PM free power scheme: A new scheme has been announced by the Prime Minister of our country Narendra Modi. The name of this scheme is ‘PM Surya Ghar: Free Power Plan’. This is a rooftop solar scheme. With this new scheme, 1 crore houses will be provided with the benefit of free electricity. The government is going to invest more than Rs 75,000 crore on this scheme. The goal behind this scheme is to illuminate 1 crore houses by giving free electricity up to 300 units every month.
The benefit of the scheme will be given directly
Under this scheme, the government will transfer subsidy directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. That is, the beneficiaries will get direct benefit of the scheme. Under this scheme, beneficiaries will also get the benefit of bank loan at concessional rates. Information was given by the Prime Minister that a national online portal will be created for this, in which all kinds of facilities will be integrated. In a way, this portal will be working like interface. Will be able to take all kinds of facilities in it. To promote this scheme at the grassroots level, urban local bodies and panchayats will be encouraged to promote rooftop solar system in their areas.
Can take advantage of subsidy
Apart from this, the purpose of this scheme is to increase income, reduce electricity bills and create employment opportunities for the people. In such a situation, this is really a commendable step. If you are planning to install a solar panel on the roof of your house, then you can apply for subsidy under Surya Ghar Free Power Scheme. Under the scheme, you will be provided 18 thousand rupees for one kilowatt, 30 thousand rupees up to two kW and total subsidy for 3 kW will be provided 78 thousand rupees. To take advantage of the subsidy, you have to take care that there should not be a load of more than 85 percent.
Eligibility for Prime Minister Free Electricity Scheme
- The benefit of this scheme will be given only to Indian citizens.
- To take advantage of the scheme, no family member should be in a government job.
- The annual income of the family of the person applying should not be more than one and a half lakh rupees.
- Candidates of all classes can apply in this scheme.
- To apply, the applicant’s bank account should be linked to Aadhaar card.
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Documents required to take advantage of the scheme
- Aadhar card
- Address proof
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Income certificate
- Bank account passbook
- Mobile number
- Passport Size Photo
How to register for the scheme
- To apply for the Pradhan Mantri Free Power Scheme, the candidate will first have to visit the official website.
- On the home page of this website you Apply for roof solar The link will be seen.
- Now you have to click on this link.
- A new page will open on the screen as soon as you click on it.
- On this page, you have to select the name of your state and the name of the district.
- After this, you have to enter the name and consumer account number of the power distribution company.
- After entering the information, you have to click on the given next button.
- On clicking on it, the registration form will open in front of you.
- Now you have to fill all the information carefully in this registration form.
- After filling all the information, you have to upload all the required documents sought.
- In the last you have to click on the submit button.
- In this way, the online application process will be completed under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Links for Prime Minister Free Electricity Scheme application
Download official notification: Notification
Apply online: Apply online
Official website link: Official website
