PM Surya Ghar Yojana – Everyone is quite worried about the rising electricity prices. Paying electricity bills has become unaffordable for ordinary people. The winter season is underway, and people are using appliances like heaters and geysers, resulting in very high electricity bills. But a government scheme can help you get rid of your electricity bill.
You must have heard of the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. It will make your electricity bill zero. The government is also encouraging people to install solar panels under this scheme. The government is providing subsidies for those who avail themselves of the scheme.
You can install solar panels by taking advantage of the subsidy. This scheme was launched in February of last year. The government has set a target of installing solar panels on one crore homes by 2027.
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People are rapidly installing solar panels.
According to a government report, a total of 19,45,758 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country as of December 9, 2025. These are benefiting 24,35,196 families. The number of people receiving zero electricity bills through this system is increasing.
The states with the highest number of solar systems installed so far are Gujarat with 4,93,161, followed by Maharashtra with 3,63,811, and Uttar Pradesh with 3,02,140. People in other states are also showing great enthusiasm for installing solar panels. Installing them eliminates the hassle of electricity bills.
End of electricity bill worries
The central government provides 300 units of free electricity under this scheme. It is also providing a substantial subsidy for installing solar panels. The government provides a subsidy of ₹30,000 for up to 2 kilowatts, ₹48,000 for up to 3 kilowatts, and ₹78,000 for more than 3 kilowatts. You can apply for the scheme in a few simple steps.