In a major push for solar electricity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 29, 2024, approved the Rs 75,000 crore funds for rooftop solar schemes under which at least 1 crore families can benefit. During the interim budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam announced the Centre's free electricity scheme if they install a solar panel on their houses' rooftops. To be precise, families in India can available 300 units of free electricity if they install a solar panel on their rooftop. Union minister Anurag Thakur was quoted saying, "Today's cabinet meeting was held under the leadership of PM Modi. 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' has been approved today, one crore families will get 300 units of free electricity under this scheme." Now, the question arises what is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and how people can apply for it? Below is a step-by-step guide for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana-
What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a massive project under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that people can generate environment-friendly electricity and also get free power at their houses. This scheme will not only help connect people in a crackdown on pollution but also will be beneficial financially.
