Eligibility check
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Central Government rooftop solar programme designed to encourage residential households to adopt solar power and reduce their dependence on conventional electricity.
Who can apply
Check your household eligibility
Residential status
The scheme is primarily for residential households that own or occupy a suitable rooftop in India and wish to install rooftop solar.
Rooftop ownership
The applicant should have a roof or suitable rooftop space where the solar panels can be installed and connected in compliance with local electrical requirements.
Electricity connection
A valid electricity connection and a proper consumer account are typically required so the system can be connected to the grid, billed, and net-metered correctly.
System capacity
The eligible system is normally sized based on the household’s average consumption and roof suitability. The subsidy is generally provided for a rooftop solar system up to the approved cap.
Approved vendor and installation
The rooftop solar project should typically be installed by an empanelled or registered vendor and follow the portal and DISCOM process for application and commissioning.
Official portal compliance
Applicants are expected to apply through the official PM Surya Ghar portal and comply with the required verification, installation, and subsidy claim steps.
Subsidy snapshot
Central subsidy support
Process
How the scheme typically works
Check your household electricity consumption and roof suitability.
Register on the official PM Surya Ghar portal and upload the required details.
Select a registered solar vendor and confirm the proposed rooftop system.
Complete technical feasibility and net-metering requirements with the DISCOM.
Install the rooftop solar system and complete commissioning.
Submit the required documents for subsidy verification and receive the support amount as per scheme rules.
Important notes
Before you apply
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