PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar is the Government of India’s flagship residential rooftop solar scheme, launched in February 2024 with a target of one crore solar homes. It provides central subsidy of ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third — up to ₹78,000.
Applications flow through the national portal to your DISCOM; the subsidy is paid directly to your bank account after commissioning and inspection. Systems must use ALMM-listed, DCR modules installed by registered vendors.
In More Depth
The scheme was approved in February 2024 with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore, targeting rooftop solar on one crore households, and is currently scheduled to run to FY 2026-27 (31 March 2027). Our PM Surya Ghar deadline brief tracks whether that window changes.
Who can apply: an Indian household that owns a house with a roof suitable for solar, has a valid electricity connection, and has not already availed a subsidy for rooftop solar. Subsidy: ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW — a maximum of ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above — paid to your bank account after commissioning. Many states add a top-up; see subsidy by state.
How it works: you register on the national portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) with your consumer number and mobile number and apply for a rooftop system. Your DISCOM checks technical feasibility; a registered vendor installs the plant; you submit the plant details and apply for net metering; and once the DISCOM inspects and commissions the system, the subsidy is credited — typically within about 30 days. The step-by-step version is in our complete PM Surya Ghar guide.
The rule that trips people up is DCR: subsidised systems must use modules with domestically manufactured cells and modules, so confirm the exact model is on the current ALMM list before you sign — see DCR vs non-DCR panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much subsidy does PM Surya Ghar give?
- Up to ₹78,000: ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, capped at 3 kW. Systems larger than 3 kW receive no additional central subsidy. Some states add their own top-up on top.
- What is the last date for PM Surya Ghar?
- The scheme is scheduled to run to the end of FY 2026-27, i.e. 31 March 2027. As of October 2026 we have found no official extension, so plan around that date and confirm on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
- Can housing societies use PM Surya Ghar?
- Yes, for common facilities: resident welfare associations and group housing societies receive central assistance of ₹18,000 per kW for common-area systems, up to 500 kW. Confirm the current terms on the national portal.
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