Rajasthan Government Announces Free Electricity Scheme and PM-Surya Ghar Yojana
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister's Free Electricity Scheme | - Announced by: Rajasthan government- Provision: Free electricity up to 150 units- Beneficiaries: 1.04 crore- Phase 1: Up to 100 units already provided- Phase 2: PM Surya Ghar Yojana enables 150 units free by installing rooftop solar plants |
| PM-Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme | - Launched by: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)- Launch Date: February 2024- Objective: Provide free electricity to one crore households- Outlay: Rs 75,021 crore- Implementation Timeline: By 2026-27- Benefits: Up to 300 units free per month, 40% subsidy on installation cost- Eligibility: Indian citizen, house owner, valid electricity connection, no prior solar subsidy availed- Implementation: National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at national level, State Implementation Agencies (SIA) at state level |
| Rooftop Solar Plant Details | - Cost: Rs 50,000 (excluding metering)- Central Financial Assistance: Rs 33,000- State Contribution: Up to Rs 17,000- For households using <150 units: Free electricity via community solar plants- For households using >150 units: Free electricity via 1.1 kW rooftop solar plant |