One Year of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana - A Milestone in Solar Energy
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | One Year of PM Surya Ghar: A Bright Milestone |
| Launch Date | February 13, 2024 |
| First Anniversary | February 13, 2025 |
| Target | 1 crore rooftop solar households by March 2027 |
| Households Benefitted (Jan 2025) | 8.46 lakh |
| Monthly Installation Rate | 70,000 (10x increase) |
| Total CFA Disbursed | ₹4,308.66 crore |
| Average Subsidy | ₹77,800 per household |
| Zero-Bill Beneficiaries | 45% |
| Annual Govt. Savings | ₹75,000 crore |
| Total Solar Capacity Added | 30 GW |
| Environmental Impact | 1,000 BUs energy, 720 million tonnes CO₂ reduction |
| Jobs Created | 17 lakh |
| Model Solar Village Budget | ₹800 crore (₹1 crore per village) |
| Subsidy Structure | Monthly Consumption (Units) |
| --- | --- |
| 0-150 units | 1-2 kW |
| 150-300 units | 2-3 kW |
| Above 300 units | > 3 kW |
| Application Process | Collateral-Free Loans |
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| Households can apply via the National Portal for subsidy and vendor selection. | Loans at 7% interest for systems up to 3 kW. |
| Model Solar Village Initiative | Goal |
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