India
PM Modi launches ‘Muft Bijli Yojana’, beneficiaries to save Rs 18,000 on electricity bills; here’s how to avail
To familiarise the scheme among Indians, the government will incentivise Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems in their jurisdiction, the prime minister said
FP Staff
February 13, 2024 14:10:36 IST
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The government will also ensure that there is no cost burden on the common man by dispersing subsidies directly to the beneficiary’s bank account and heavily concessional bank loan. Also, all stakeholders will be integrated into a National Online Portal which will further convenience.What is Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana?On the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 22 January, PM Modi said that the central government plans to light households across the country through solar rooftop installations.He requested people to join the campaign in large numbers to encourage residents to install rooftop solar panels in their households.“Immediately after his visit to Ayodhya on the auspicious occasion of consecration of Suryawanshi Bhagwan Shri Ram, Prime Minister chaired a meeting to launch ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’,” a press release dated 22 January said.The government aims to install rooftop solar systems on 1 crore houses.How will ‘Muft Bijli Yojna’ benefit people?The scheme, under the flagship of Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana, is expected to help users save up to Rs 15,000 to 18,000 every year.The scheme will also open Entrepreneurship opportunities for a large number of vendors for supply and installation.It will also give employment opportunities to youth with technical skills in manufacturing, installation and maintenance.How to applyRegister in the portal with the followingSelect your State & Electricity Distribution Company
Enter your Electricity Consumer Number, Mobile Number & Email
Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number
Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form
Once you get the feasibility approval, get the plant installed by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM
Once installation is completed, submit the plant details and apply for a net meter
A commissioning certificate will be generated from the portal, after the installation of the net meter and inspection by DISCOM
Once you get the commissioning report. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days
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February 13, 2024 14:10:36 IST
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Electricity Bill
Pm Narendra Modi
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