The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited over 1.2 lakh households in Rajasthan through the installation of 1.19 lakh rooftop solar systems. The central government has disbursed ₹823.12 crore in financial assistance, while eligible households receive 150 units of free electricity per month.
Rajasthan Sees Major Progress in Rooftop Solar Installations Under Free Electricity Scheme
New Delhi: Union Minister of State Shripad Yojna Naik informed the Rajya Sabha today that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMSG: MBY) has benefited a large number of domestic consumers across the country, including Rajasthan. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has so far provided 2,085,514 rooftop solar (RTS) systems across the country, benefiting 2,614,446 households. A total of ₹14,771.82 crore has been disbursed as Central Financial Assistance (CFA).
Under the scheme, 1,19,006 RTS systems have been installed in the state of Rajasthan, benefiting 1,22,027 households. A total of ₹823.12 crore has been disbursed as Central Financial Assistance. Details of solar systems installed under the scheme.
The Rajasthan government has made special provisions for beneficiaries under the existing Chief Minister's Free Electricity Scheme. Families that have installed RTS plants with a capacity of 1.1 kilowatts or more will receive 150 units of free electricity per month. This initiative is considered important in promoting clean energy in rural and urban areas and reducing household electricity costs.
The process of installing rooftop solar systems and distributing subsidies is progressing rapidly across the country. Central financial assistance helps beneficiaries install and operate the systems. This scheme has not only reduced household electricity costs but also helped increase the use of renewable energy sources.
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The Union Minister informed that progress under the scheme has been assessed in various states. The scheme is increasing the use of clean energy and the number of solar power projects in the states.
