Scheme overview
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme that supports rooftop solar installation for residential households.
This page is for general information only. We are not the government and this website does not represent an official scheme portal. Eligibility, subsidy amounts and approvals depend on current official scheme rules and are decided by the authorities, not by us.
The scheme aims to help households generate part of their own electricity from rooftop solar. Whether you will have zero electricity bill depends on your consumption, system size and local rules. No saving or subsidy is guaranteed.
Eligibility information
- The scheme is meant for residential households; rules for other categories differ.
- You generally need a valid electricity connection in your own name.
- You need a roof suitable for solar panels (space and shade-free area).
- The household should not have already received a subsidy for rooftop solar.
- Official eligibility conditions can change - always confirm on the official portal.
Application process
- 1
Register on the official portal
Select your state and electricity distribution company and register with your consumer details.
- 2
Apply for rooftop solar
Log in and submit the rooftop solar application.
- 3
Get feasibility approval
Wait for approval from your electricity distribution company.
- 4
Install the system
Have the plant installed by a vendor registered with your distribution company.
- 5
Submit plant details
Upload installation details and apply for net-metering.
- 6
Inspection and commissioning
The distribution company inspects and commissions the system.
- 7
Submit bank details
Provide bank account details and a cancelled cheque on the portal.
- 8
Subsidy processing
Subsidy, if approved, is credited as per official timelines.
Rooftop solar installation
After you apply and receive the required approval, the plant is installed on your roof, inspected and commissioned. See our installation process for the steps we follow.
Subsidy information
Subsidy amounts depend on the system capacity and the rules in force at the time of your application. Please check the official portal for the current subsidy structure before you decide. The administrator should update this section whenever guidelines change.
Not yet reviewed - the administrator should add the review date. Rules may have changed since. Check the official portal for current figures.
Documents you may need
- Recent electricity bill with consumer number
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Mobile number linked for OTP verification
- Bank account details and cancelled cheque
- Proof of roof ownership or permission, if asked
- Passport size photograph, if asked
The list may vary by state and distribution company.