Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing free electricity to its beneficiaries. The scheme, announced earlier by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targets providing 300 units of free electricity per month to beneficiaries with an investment of ₹75,000 crores.
Objectives of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- To provide free electricity to 1 crore households.
- To promote sustainable development and improve people’s well-being.
- To incentivize the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats.
Application Process for Rooftop Solar Installation
- Visit Official Website: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- Apply for Rooftop Solar: Click on the designated link.
- Registration: Enter details like State, District, Consumer Account Number, and Electricity Distribution Company.
- Apply for Rooftop Solar: Select the option and fill out the form.
- Feasibility Approval: Await approval from DISCOM.
- Installation: Only approved applicants can install the solar panel through registered vendors.
- Net Meter Installation: Apply for a net meter after installation.
- Commissioning Certificate: Obtain a commissioning certificate after inspection by DISCOM.
- Subsidy Disbursement: Submit bank account details for subsidy disbursement within 30 days of receiving the commissioning report.
Benefits of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Household Savings: Expected savings of ₹15,000-18,000 crore annually from free solar electricity.
- Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Creation of entrepreneurship opportunities for vendors in supply, installation, and maintenance.
- Employment Generation: Employment opportunities for youth with technical skills in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar panels.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the objective of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
- A) Providing free water to households
- B) Providing free electricity to beneficiaries
- C) Providing free gas connections
- D) Providing free internet access
- How many units of free electricity per month are provided under the scheme?
- A) 100 units
- B) 200 units
- C) 300 units
- D) 400 units
- What is the approximate annual savings expected for households through the scheme?
- A) ₹10,000-12,000 crore
- B) ₹15,000-18,000 crore
- C) ₹20,000-25,000 crore
- D) ₹5,000-8,000 crore
- How can one apply for rooftop solar installation under the scheme?
- A) Visit any government office
- B) Apply through the nearest bank branch
- C) Visit the official website and follow the application process
- D) Contact local vendors directly