Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed delight that over one crore households in the country had registered for the “PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.”
The Prime Minister posted on X: “Outstanding news! In about a month since it was launched, over 1 crore households have already registered themselves for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.”
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Mr Modi said “Registrations have been pouring in from all parts of the nation. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have seen over 5 lakh registrations.”
“Those who haven’t registered yet should also do so at the earliest. pmsuryaghar.gov.in. This initiative promises substantial reductions in electricity expenses for households, along with ensuring energy production. It’s poised to encourage Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on a grand scale, contributing to a better planet,” the Prime Minister’s post said.
The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched on 15 February, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40 per cent of the cost of the solar panels.
