PM Surya Ghar Scheme- If you are planning to apply for PM Surya Ghar Yojana, then this article is for you. The central government’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana has been launched with the aim of connecting crores of houses across the country with solar energy. Under the scheme, a subsidy of up to Rs 75,000 is being given for installing solar panels on the roofs of houses and a promise of free electricity up to 300 units has been made. But many people are confused with the question whether tenants can also take advantage of this scheme? Let us know the rules and truth behind it.
Does the tenant also get the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
Let us tell you that the benefit of this scheme is given only to those people who are the owner of that house (landlord) and who have legal rights over the roof. The objective of the scheme is to install a solar system on the roof of the house and legally the ownership of the roof is only with the landlord. Tenants do not have the right to make permanent changes on the roof, so they are not considered eligible for this scheme. That is, without the participation of the landlord, tenants cannot directly take advantage of this scheme.
You can take advantage in this way
If a tenant wants to take advantage of this scheme indirectly, then he will have to take permission from the landlord. The application process, installation on the roof and subsidy claim can be made only in the name of the landlord. That is, the tenant cannot fill the form himself, but if the landlord cooperates, both can benefit by installing solar panels.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana is a big step towards making India energy self-sufficient, but to take advantage of it, it is mandatory to be the owner of the roof. Tenants cannot be direct beneficiaries, but can definitely take partial benefit of it with the consent of the landlord. In such a situation, it is important for the tenants to talk to the landlord and take the initiative of solar installation under the scheme.