PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – India’s Solar Revolution

Milestone Achieved: 10 lakh households have been solar-powered under the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, as of 10th March 2025.
Launch: 13th February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Applications & Subsidies:
- 47.3 lakh applications received.
- ₹4,770 crore disbursed to 6.13 lakh beneficiaries.
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹2 lakh at 6.75% interest via 12 Public Sector Banks.
Energy & Environment Impact:
- Every installation offsets carbon emissions equivalent to 100 trees.
- Estimated reduction of 720 million tonnes of CO₂ over system lifetime.
- Scheme projected to add 30 GW rooftop solar capacity by March 2027.
Financial & Economic Benefits:
- Zero electricity bills for beneficiaries.
- Government saves ₹75,000 crore annually on electricity costs.
- Job creation: ~17 lakh direct jobs in manufacturing, logistics, O&M, and services.
State Performance:
- Chandigarh & Daman & Diu: 100% government rooftop solar targets achieved.
- Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu contributing significantly.
Subsidy Structure:

Avg Monthly Consumption (Units)	Suitable Plant Capacity	Subsidy (₹)
0–150	1–2 kW	30,000–60,000
150–300	2–3 kW	60,000–78,000
>300	>3 kW	78,000

Model Solar Village Component:
- One village per district selected for energy self-reliance.
- ₹1 crore grant per village under central financial assistance.
- Focus on distributed renewable energy capacity and community empowerment.
Alignment: Supports Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat by mandating domestic production of solar modules, inverters, and BoP components.

Updated - 13 MAR 2025 11:52 AM | PIB