Applying for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Postal department starts registrations for solar rooftop scheme; Know details

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Muft Bijli Yojana. With the help of this program, up to one crore families in India can receive financial assistance for installing solar panels on their roofs.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Step-by-step guide on how to get subsidy in your bank account within 30 days

According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release dated February 29, 2024, “Postmen will assist households in registration. We encourage all individuals to engage and take advantage of this opportunity for a cleaner, cost-effective energy future. Postmen will assist households in registration. For more info, visit https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/ or contact the area postman. Please visit your nearest Post Office for further details.”

What is the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

It is a scheme designed to give free electricity to homes that choose to put solar power systems on their roofs. Every month, the homes will receive 300 units of free power.
Subsidy amount
At current benchmark prices, this will mean Rs 30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, Rs 60,000 for 2 kW systems and Rs 78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher, according to the PIB release.

Low-interest loan products
Households will be able to access collateral-free low-interest loan products of around 7% at present for installation of residential RTS systems up to 3 kW.

How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Register in the portal with the following: Select your State & Electricity Distribution Company; Enter your Electricity Consumer Number, Mobile Number & Email.

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