Government Scheme Information
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
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01What the Scheme Is
A Central Scheme for Rooftop Solar on Homes.
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme supporting the installation of rooftop solar systems on residential properties. Eligible households may receive central financial assistance towards the cost of the system, and the scheme is presented as enabling free or low-cost electricity of up to 300 units a month for participating households.
Applications are made through a national portal, which also carries the list of vendors registered to carry out installations. Your distribution company reviews the application, installs the net meter and inspects the completed system.
What follows is a plain summary to help you understand the process. It is not the scheme’s own text, and where this page and the official portal differ, the portal is correct.
Official resources
- pmsuryaghar.gov.in
The national portal — registration, application and registered vendors.
- mnre.gov.in
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Information on this page was checked against official sources on 22 October 2026.
02Central Financial Assistance
What the Scheme Contributes.
- Assistance is calculated on the rated capacity of the solar panels, not the inverter.
- Capacity installed beyond 3 kW does not attract additional central assistance.
- Group housing societies and resident welfare associations have a separate rate for common facilities, calculated per house and subject to its own ceiling.
- The installation must be carried out by a vendor registered on the national portal.
- The distribution company installs the net meter and physically inspects the system before assistance is processed.
Residential rooftop — by capacity
| 1 kW₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW | ₹30,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 kW₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and aboveA further ₹18,000 for the third kW; total capped at ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Scheme rules and rates may change — confirm on the national portal before relying on these figures. Receiving assistance is not automatic.
03Potential Eligibility
What the Scheme Generally Looks For.
- A residential electricity connection
- The scheme is for residential consumers. The connection the system is installed against has to be a domestic one.
- A roof you are entitled to use
- You need the right to install on the roof, and enough shadow-free area on it to carry a system worth installing.
- A valid consumer number
- The application is linked to your electricity consumer number with your distribution company.
- Installation by a registered vendor
- The system must be installed by a vendor registered on the national portal, and must meet the ministry's technical specifications.
- Group housing societies
- Societies and resident welfare associations have a separate provision for common facilities, at a different rate and subject to its own ceiling.
04Application Process
How an Application Moves.
01
Register on the national portal
Register with your mobile number, then select your state and distribution company.
02
Apply with your consumer number
Your electricity consumer number links the application to your connection. Keep a recent bill to hand.
03
Await feasibility approval
The distribution company reviews the application before installation begins.
04
Install through a registered vendor
The system must meet the ministry's technical specifications and be installed by a vendor registered on the portal.
05
Net meter and inspection
The distribution company installs the net meter and carries out a physical inspection of the completed system.
06
Submit bank details for assistance
Assistance is credited to the bank account registered against the application after the inspection is cleared.
05Documentation & Inspection
What You Will Need to Hand.
Requirements can vary between distribution companies. Check the portal and your own distribution company’s requirements before you start.
- Electricity bill
- A recent bill for the connection, which carries the consumer number the application is made against.
- Identity and address proof
- As required by your distribution company at the time of application.
- Proof of roof rights
- Documentation showing you are entitled to install on the roof concerned.
- Bank account details
- A cancelled cheque, passbook or statement for the account the assistance is to be credited to.
- Installation records
- After installation, system details and geo-tagged photographs are submitted through the portal.
06Scope
What This Scheme Does Not Cover.
Residential rooftop support is frequently confused with support for other kinds of solar project. They are separate, with separate rules and separate routes.
- Utility-scale and ground-mounted solar farms
- Commercial and industrial rooftop installations
- Wind energy projects
- Agricultural projects, which fall under separate schemes where eligible
If you are looking at a large land parcel or a commercial installation, the relevant routes are different ones.
07Agricultural Projects
PM-KUSUM, in Outline.
Agricultural solar projects fall outside the residential rooftop scheme. Depending on the component and the eligibility rules that apply, PM-KUSUM may be the relevant route.
The scheme is administered through state nodal agencies, and the detail — including what is open, to whom, and on what terms — differs between states and changes over time.
The outline here is general. For your own holding, confirm the current position with your state nodal agency and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- Component A
- Decentralised grid-connected solar plants set up on a farmer's land, with the generated power sold to the distribution company.
- Component B
- Standalone solar agricultural pumps, replacing diesel or grid-powered irrigation pumps.
- Component C
- Solarisation of existing grid-connected agricultural pumps, individually or at feeder level.
08Questions
Clearing Up Confusion.
Is Zenithra a government agency?
No. Zenithra Capital & Business Ventures is an independent private company. We are not a government department, we do not administer this scheme, and we have no role in deciding applications. This page is independent information to help you understand the scheme, and it is not a government publication.
Is the subsidy guaranteed if I apply?
No. Assistance is subject to eligibility, the rules in force at the time, available funds, the distribution company's approval and a physical inspection of the completed system. Approval is decided by the authorities. Nobody — including us — can promise you an outcome or a specific amount.
Does this scheme cover solar farms or commercial installations?
No. PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is for residential rooftop solar. It does not extend to utility-scale or ground-mounted solar farms, commercial or industrial rooftop installations, or wind energy projects. Agricultural projects fall under separate arrangements where eligible.
What is the correct name of the scheme?
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. You may see other names used informally or incorrectly. When searching for official information, use the correct name and go to the national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Can I install a larger system than the assistance covers?
Capacity beyond the assisted limit does not attract additional central assistance, but that does not by itself prevent you from installing a larger system, subject to your sanctioned load, roof area and your distribution company's rules. The economics of the additional capacity need looking at separately.
Could the scheme rules change?
Yes. Government scheme rules, rates, processes and timelines change. The figures on this page were checked against official sources on the date stated, and we restate that date whenever we check them again. Always confirm current terms on the national portal before relying on anything here.
09Help With an Application
We Can Explain the Process. We Cannot Promise the Outcome.
If you are considering rooftop solar for your home, we can walk you through what the scheme involves, what your roof and consumption suggest, and what the process will ask of you.
What we will not do is tell you that approval is certain, that a particular amount will come through, or that a scheme rule will still read the same way next year.
Important
Government scheme rules, rates, eligibility criteria and processes are subject to change at any time. This page is provided for general information, was checked on 22 October 2026, and does not constitute legal, financial or professional advice. Always verify current scheme terms directly on the official portal before making a decision.