Modi Announces Ambitious Free Solar Power Plan for 1 Crore Households

New Delhi:In a major push for sustainable development and energy independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.This ambitious project, backed by an investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores, aims to illuminate 1 crore households and provide them with up to 300 units of free electricity per month generated through rooftop solar panels.

• 1 crore households to benefit from free solar power installations.
• Up to 300 units of free electricity per month for beneficiaries.
• Subsidies and concessional loans to ensure zero cost burden on participants.
• National Online Portal for streamlined application and integration of stakeholders.
• Emphasis on youth involvement and strengthening the initiative.

Prime Minister Modi urged all residential consumers, especially youngsters to participate in the program and contribute to sustainable progress. He encouraged applications through the dedicated portal,pmsuryaghar.gov.in.

In order 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has the potential to:

Reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Empower rural communities with access to clean and reliable energy.
Boost the solar energy sector and create new employment opportunities.
Lower electricity bills for participating households.