PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
What is the scheme?
Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana the Central Government gives a subsidy for installing rooftop solar on your home. Making your own electricity cuts the bill, and you can sell surplus power to the grid (net metering).
Key benefits
- Subsidy: about 60% of system cost up to 2 kW and 40% for the next 1 kW
- Maximum subsidy ₹78,000 (3 kW system)
- Big cut in electricity bill
- Subsidy usually reaches the bank account about 15 days after verification (timing may vary)
Eligibility – who can apply
- Indian citizen
- Own house with a roof suitable for solar
- Valid electricity connection at home
- Has not taken any earlier rooftop solar subsidy
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Those without a roof suitable for solar
- Those who have taken a similar subsidy before
Documents required
- Recent electricity bill (consumer number)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details / cancelled cheque
- Mobile number and email
- Roof details / photo (as needed)
How to apply (step by step)
- Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in by choosing your state and electricity company (DISCOM)
- Log in with consumer number and apply for rooftop solar
- Wait for feasibility approval from the DISCOM
- Get the system installed by a registered vendor listed on the portal
- Apply for net metering and receive the subsidy after inspection
How to check your status
- Open pmsuryaghar.gov.in and log in with your electricity consumer number and mobile.
- See the application stages: registration, discom approval, installation, inspection, commissioning and subsidy (stage names may change).
- If it is stuck, use the complaint/helpline given on the portal.
Payment not received? Possible reasons
- The net meter, discom inspection or commissioning report is pending. The subsidy is released only after this.
- The installer/vendor has not uploaded the documents or photos on the portal.
- Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account (NPCI mapping). Ask the bank branch, or check 'Bank Seeding Status' at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (the menu name may change).
- e-KYC / verification is pending. Complete it online, at a CSC or at the concerned office.
- Name or date of birth is different in the application and in Aadhaar/bank records.
- The bank account is closed or dormant, or the account number/IFSC on the portal is wrong.
- The instalment was released late because of government approval, funds or an election code of conduct. In that case payments are held for everyone in the state, not only for you.
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Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does Surya Ghar give?
₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and a maximum of ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more.
Can I install it in a rented house?
Generally you must own the house and roof. Ask your DISCOM about the conditions.
How to choose a vendor?
Use only registered vendors listed on the portal and compare rates before starting work.
How to check your status
1. Open pmsuryaghar.gov.in and log in with your electricity consumer number and mobile. 2. See the application stages: registration, discom approval, installation, inspection, commissioning and subsidy (stage names may change). 3. If it is stuck, use the complaint/helpline given on the portal.