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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Rooftop Solar Subsidy

12 March 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPM Surya GharMuft Bijli Yojana:Rooftop SolarSubsidy12 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

MNRE reported 10.09 lakh rooftop installations since the scheme began, out of 47.3 lakh applications.

Key facts

  • Aim: expand rooftop solar so households generate their own power.
  • Nodal ministry: MNRE.
  • Delivery: National Programme Implementation Agency plus State Implementation Agencies.
  • Eligibility: Indian citizens with a suitable roof, a valid electricity connection and no other solar subsidy.

Exam angle

  • Launch date: 29 February 2024.
  • Capacity ceiling: 3kW.
  • Budget: ₹75,021 crore.
  • Subsidy slabs: 60% up to 2kW; 40% for the extra cost of 2-3kW.

Test yourself

1. What is the budget allocated to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

The scheme has an outlay of ₹75,021 crore.

2. Under PM Surya Ghar, what subsidy applies to the solar unit cost for systems up to 2kW?

Systems within 2kW get 60%; the 2-3kW portion gets 40%.

3. Which ministry implements the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

The scheme is run by MNRE.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 12 March 2025 (21 topics).

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