- More than 15.45 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with Gujarat leading at 5.23 lakh homes.
- The scheme offers financial help up to Rs 1 crore for each model solar village and gives incentives of Rs 1,000 per rooftop solar installation to local urban and panchayat bodies.
- Easy online registration, loans without collateral at low rates, and simple approvals make switching to solar power quick and easy.
Started in February 2024, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is making great progress in bringing renewable energy to Indian households. This government scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems on one crore homes by March 2027. It helps you save on electricity bills while supporting a greener planet. If you’re a residential electricity consumer connected to the grid, this guide will show you how to take advantage of this scheme.
Who Can Benefit from Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
This scheme is open to all residential electricity users, whether in rural or urban areas, who have a grid-connected connection through their local DISCOM. You can apply through the National Portal to get rooftop solar installations along with subsidies and financial help from the government.
Main Features and Financial Support in the Scheme
A key part of the scheme is setting up a Model Solar Village in every district across India, with Rs 800 crore set aside for this. Each model solar village gets central financial help of Rs 1 crore to promote widespread solar use.
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Local bodies like Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) also get Rs 1,000 incentives for every rooftop solar installation in their areas. The government supports rooftop solar adoption by directly transferring subsidies to users’ bank accounts through a smooth online system.
How to Apply for Rooftop Solar Installation Benefits
You can easily apply for rooftop solar under this scheme on the official National Portal. Here’s how to get started:
- Go to the National Portal for Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Register with details of your residential electricity connection linked to your local DISCOM.
- Submit an online application to receive the subsidy and schedule your rooftop solar installation.
- Once verified, the financial assistance will be directly credited to your bank account.
This online process removes barriers, making it simple and fast for you to switch to solar power.
Top States and Progress Towards One Crore Household Goal
By mid-July 2025, over 15.45 lakh households across India have adopted rooftop solar through this scheme, with Gujarat leading with 5.23 lakh homes. This strong progress shows a positive trend toward reaching one crore solar-powered homes by March 2027.
Extra Benefits: Loans and Easy Approval
The government has also introduced loans without collateral through nationalized banks at low rates, currently around repo rate plus 0.5% (about 6% per year) with repayment up to 10 years. This helps you invest in rooftop solar without large upfront costs.
The process is even simpler with no technical feasibility checks and automatic load increases up to 10 kW, speeding up installation and cutting down on delays.
By opting for the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, you not only get clean energy and lower electricity bills but also support India’s renewable energy future in an easy way.