The Central government has issued new operational guidelines for implementing incentives to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana. Approved in February this year, the scheme aims to enhance the share of solar rooftop capacity and enable residential households to generate their own electricity.
Scheme Objectives
- Increase Solar Rooftop Capacity: The primary goal is to expand the use of solar rooftops.
- Empower Households: The scheme empowers residential consumers to produce their own electricity.
Implementation Guidelines
The guidelines outline the process for disbursing incentives to DISCOMs, which will be based on their performance in installing additional grid-connected rooftop solar systems.
Financial Details
- Total Outlay: The scheme has an estimated budget of over 75,000 crore rupees.
- Duration: It is set to run until the financial year 2026-27.
Responsibilities of DISCOMs
DISCOMs are designated as State Implementation Agencies and are responsible for:
- Facilitating Net Meter Availability: Ensuring that net meters are available for installations.
- Timely Inspection: Conducting prompt inspections of installations.
- Commissioning Installations: Overseeing the commissioning of rooftop solar systems.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the primary objective of the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana?
- A) Reduce the cost of electricity
- B) Increase the share of solar rooftop capacity
- C) Improve power generation efficiency
- D) Expand the national grid
- What is the total outlay of the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana?
- A) 50,000 crore rupees
- B) 60,000 crore rupees
- C) 75,000 crore rupees
- D) 90,000 crore rupees
- Until which year is the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana scheduled to be implemented?
- A) 2024-25
- B) 2025-26
- C) 2026-27
- D) 2027-28
- What are DISCOMs responsible for under the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana?
- A) Generating solar power
- B) Facilitating net meter availability, timely inspection, and commissioning of installations
- C) Setting national electricity prices
- D) Importing solar panels
- When was the PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana approved by the Central government?
- A) January 2024
- B) February 2024
- C) March 2024
- D) April 2024