Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, thousands of homes in Muzaffarnagar are now being powered by solar energy. To date, on-grid solar rooftop systems have been installed in 6,194 homes of domestic consumers in the district. Government subsidies have also been transferred to the bank accounts of 5,542 of these beneficiaries.
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Number of Applications Nearing the Target
A total of 12,690 applications have been received in the district for this ambitious scheme. Of these, 10,404 beneficiaries have already selected an authorised vendor for the installation of solar panels. There are a total of 87 registered vendors in the district who are providing free registration to the beneficiaries.
Target of 15,670 Homes in the District
The government has set a target of installing solar rooftop systems in 15,670 homes of domestic consumers in Muzaffarnagar district. Under this scheme, consumers are receiving subsidies from both the central and state governments, significantly reducing the cost of the solar system.
Documents Required for Application
Domestic consumers applying for a solar power plant are required to submit their electricity bill, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and a passport-size photograph. All procedures are completed online and through the vendors, according to the prescribed standards.
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Bank Delays Becoming a Major Obstacle
According to Bhajan Singh, the project in charge at UPEDA, the role of banks is crucial in the scheme. Most beneficiaries take loans from banks to install solar systems, but many banks are not providing loans on time. In addition, unnecessary documents are being demanded, causing difficulties for the beneficiaries. This is why the progress of the scheme in the district is not keeping pace with the target.