PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Who can apply for PMSG: MBY

• Indian citizen household.
• Owns a house with a roof suitable for solar panels.
• Has a valid electricity connection.
• Has not taken any other subsidy for solar panels.

PMSG: MBY benefits

• Central subsidy based on monthly use: 0-150 units, 1-2 kW system, ₹30,000 to ₹60,000.
• 150-300 units, 2-3 kW system: ₹60,000 to ₹78,000.
• Above 300 units, above 3 kW: ₹78,000 (the maximum).
• Collateral-free loan from nationalised banks at repo rate plus 0.5% (5.75% a year at present) for up to 10 years.
• Surplus solar power can be sold to the DISCOM.

How to apply for PMSG: MBY

1. 1Register on the national PM Surya Ghar portal with your personal details, then log in with your electricity consumer number and mobile number.
2. 2Fill in the rooftop solar application and wait for DISCOM approval.
3. 3Install the system through a vendor registered on the portal.
4. 4Submit the plant details and apply for a net meter.
5. 5After the net meter is fitted and the DISCOM inspects, get the commissioning certificate from the portal.
6. 6Submit bank details and a cancelled cheque; the subsidy is paid into your account (PIB says within 30 days).

Documents needed for PMSG: MBY

• Electricity consumer number (recent bill)
• Mobile number
• Bank account details and a cancelled cheque

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you