PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Get Free Electricity with Govt’s Solar Power Scheme

Keeping in mind the increasing consumption and supply of electricity in the country, and to encourage more and more electricity consumers to use solar energy, the central government has launched PM Surya Ghar Yojana, also known as PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.

Electricity consumers are going to get huge benefits under this scheme. If you also want to take advantage of this scheme, then you should have all kinds of information related to it. So let’s know how you can take advantage of this scheme and what are the necessary procedures to be completed for this!

PM Surya Ghar Yojana

To avail of the benefits under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, all consumers are required to have certain prescribed eligibility criteria, as the government will provide benefits only to eligible electricity consumers. To avail of this scheme, electricity consumers have to apply through online mediums. When your application is approved, you will start getting the benefits of this scheme. To make the application process easier, the entire process is explained in detail below, following which you can apply easily.

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Who can avail of the benefits of this scheme

To avail of the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Yojana, all electricity consumers must meet the following eligibility criteria:

All electricity consumers must be permanent residents of India.

There should not be any solar power connection at the electricity consumer’s home already.

All applicants must already have a valid electricity connection.

Electricity should not be used at a commercial level by any applicant.

The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,50,000.

The applicant must have all the required documents related to the application completed.

Documents required for PM Surya Ghar Yojana

While applying online for PM Surya Ghar Yojana, you will need the following documents:

Ration card

Residence certificate

Electricity bill

Income certificate

Aadhar card

Bank account passbook

Passport size photo etc.

How to apply online for PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Follow the steps given below to apply online for PM Surya Ghar Yojana:

• First of all open the official website of this scheme.
• Now click on the “Apply For Rooftop Solar” option given on the homepage.
• Now you will reach a new page, where enter your state, district, and required details.
• Now enter the name of your electricity distribution company and fill in the consumer account number.
• By doing this, the registration form will open, in which the registration process has to be completed.
• Now you have to scan and upload all your important documents.
• After this, the submit button will appear below, on which you have to click.
• As soon as you submit, the application process will be completed and then you have to take a printout of the application form.

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