RAYS OF CHANGE | PM promises 300 free units with Rs 75,000 Cr solar rooftop scheme

New Delhi, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday announced the launch of Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme – PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for free electricity.

The PM posted on X: "To further sustainable development and people’s wellbeing, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs 75,000 crores, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.

“From substantive subsidies, which will be given directly to people’s bank accounts, to heavily concessional bank loans, the Central government will ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. All stakeholders will be integrated into a National Online Portal which will further convenience.

“To popularise this scheme at the grassroots, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats will be incentivised to promote rooftop solar systems in their jurisdictions. At the same time, the scheme will lead to more income, lower power bills and employment generation for people.

“Let’s boost solar power and sustainable progress. I urge all residential consumers, especially youngsters, to strengthen the PM - Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by applying at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.”