PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Thursday, 15 February 2024
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA II BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Saturday, 11 April 2026 via the_hindu_policy
‘Karnataka has one of the lowest adoptions with some 23,900 households under Surya Ghar Yojana while Gujarat reported over 5.7 lakh homes under rooftop solar systems installations’