Solar Panel Subsidy: The Government of India has started many schemes for the general public, which the "PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme" recently announced by PM Modi is prominent. Registration of eligible persons is going on under this scheme. The objective of this scheme is to provide free electricity to the houses, which will be possible by using sunlight.

Beneficiaries will get the benefit of up to 300 units of free electricity per month so that they can get relief from electricity bills. This scheme not only provides financial assistance but also promotes the use of clean energy.

Target to benefit 1 crore families-

This scheme was launched by PM Modi on 13 February 2024. Its purpose is to provide free electricity to homes in the country. Under this scheme, families will have to install solar panels on their roofs, for which the government will give subsidies. This subsidy will cover up to 50 percent of the cost of solar panels. The scheme aims to benefit 1 crore families across India. Under the free electricity scheme, the central government will invest Rs 75,000 crore.

Who can apply?

Now let's talk about who is eligible for this scheme, so let us tell you that every citizen of India can get registered for the scheme. Provided-

- No one in their family is in a government job.

- The annual income of the house should be less than 8 lakhs.

- It is necessary for the person getting registered to have a roof on his house. Also, the subsidy will be available only if solar panels are installed first.

- No member of the family should be a taxpayer to install solar panels.

If you also want to register under this scheme and are eligible for the scheme, then understand point-wise how to apply -

Register online-

You can apply online for this by visiting the official website https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in. After opening the website, first of all, choose the option of Apply for Rooftop Solar. After this, choose the name of your state and electricity distribution company. Then enter your electricity consumer number, mobile number, and email. After this, a new page will open, in which you log in by entering your consumer number and mobile. After this, your form will open, which you can fill easily. After this process, you will get feasibility approval, after which you will be able to get the plant installed from any vendor registered with your income.

Will you get this much subsidy?

Under this scheme, first of all, you must have electricity bills for the last six months. Under the new Solar Rooftop Scheme, consumers can be given a subsidy of Rs 30,000 per kilowatt for up to three kilowatts and Rs 18,000 per kilowatt for connections above 3 kilowatts.

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