PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (Rooftop Solar)
Central renewable energy scheme providing central subsidies up to ₹78,000 for installing residential rooftop solar systems and delivering up to 300 units of free monthly electricity.
₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown
📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach
₹75,021 Crore (Total scheme outlay sanctioned by Union Cabinet)
Official Budget Document ↗1.3+ Crore registrations, 3.8+ Lakh systems commissioned
As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗Verified Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be an Indian citizen owning a residential house with a suitable unshaded roof space. Must have an active grid-connected residential electricity connection in their name with the local DISCOM. Solar modules and inverters must comply with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) and Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
Required Documents Checklist
- ✓Recent Electricity Bill (last 6 months)Mandatory
Proof of active residential connection and Consumer Number.
- ✓Aadhaar Card of Electricity Account HolderMandatory
Mandatory applicant KYC identification.
- ✓Proof of House / Roof Ownership or NOC from landlordMandatory
Establishing legal rights to install rooftop structure.
- ✓Bank Account Passbook / Cancelled Cheque with IFSCMandatory
For receiving central subsidy via Direct Benefit Transfer.
- ✓Photographs of Installed Solar SystemMandatory
Uploaded by empaneled vendor for DISCOM inspection.
How to Apply
Official Government Application Portal
You will be redirected to the secure official portal: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)
Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.
How much subsidy is provided for a 3 kW rooftop solar system under PM Surya Ghar?
For systems up to 2 kW, subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW (₹60,000 for 2 kW). For an additional 1 kW, an additional ₹18,000 is given, making the total maximum subsidy ₹78,000 for 3 kW and higher systems.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗Can tenants apply for PM Surya Ghar?
Tenants can apply provided they hold an active electricity meter in their name and submit a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner for rooftop installation.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗How is the subsidy disbursed to the consumer?
After the DISCOM installs the net meter and issues the online Commissioning Certificate, the central subsidy is transferred directly into the consumer bank account via DBT within 30 days.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings
Applicant does not possess a valid residential electricity connection in their name; commercial or industrial electricity tariff category; roof structure inadequate or shared roof without co-owner NOC; non-ALMM compliant unverified solar modules.
Editorial Verification & Change Log
| Date | Field | Description / Update | Source Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | initial_verification | Baseline verification of PM Surya Ghar guidelines, ₹78,000 maximum subsidy slab, and national portal workflow. | Official Source ↗ |
Application Window & Deadlines
Open throughout the year (Mission mode)
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices
PM Surya Ghar National Project Management Agency, REC Limited / MNRE
Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Helpline: 15555 / 1800-180-3333 (National Rooftop Solar Helpline)
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Verification Metadata
Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-16 against official government documentation.
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