PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship Government of India scheme aimed at
providing free electricity to residential households through rooftop solar systems.
- Up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
- Direct subsidy transferred to beneficiary bank account.
- Applicable for residential rooftop solar installations.
- Significant reduction in monthly electricity bills.
PM-KUSUM Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is focused on
empowering farmers by enabling clean and affordable solar energy solutions.
- Solar power generation on barren or unused land.
- Solar pumps for irrigation.
- Reduced diesel usage and lower farming costs.
- Additional income through selling surplus electricity.
Grid Connected Solar Power Plants (Component A)
Component A of PM-KUSUM promotes installation of grid-connected solar power plants
to strengthen rural electricity infrastructure.
- Capacity up to 2 MW solar power plants.
- Power purchase agreement with DISCOM.
- Stable income source for farmers and investors.
OFF Grid Solar Pumps (Component B)
This component supports installation of standalone solar-powered irrigation pumps
for agricultural use.
- No dependency on grid electricity.
- Eco-friendly alternative to diesel pumps.
- Lower operational and maintenance cost.
Grid Connected Solar Pump (Component C – IPS)
Component C (Individual Pump Solarisation) enables farmers to connect solar pumps
with the grid.
- Use solar energy during the day.
- Export surplus power to the grid.
- Earn additional income.
Solarization of Feeders (Component C – FLS)
Feeder Level Solarisation ensures reliable daytime electricity supply to agricultural
feeders through solar power.
- Improved power quality.
- Reduced transmission losses.
- Better load management.
Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana
A state government initiative providing free or subsidized electricity to eligible
households, ensuring energy affordability.
- Free electricity for selected categories.
- Lower burden on low-income families.
- Encourages clean energy adoption.
₹17,000 State Subsidy
In addition to central government benefits, eligible consumers can avail
₹17,000 state subsidy on rooftop solar installations,
making solar energy highly affordable.