Solar Subsidies Scheme in India
Solar Subsidies Scheme in India Driven By Indian government
☀️ Bye-Bye to High Bills! Hello to India's Big Solar Plans!
Are you tired of those big, scary electricity bills? The sun, which shines on India every day, can give us free electricity!
The Indian Government has started some amazing plans (called 'Yojanas' or schemes) to make sure everyone—from homeowners to farmers—can use the sun's power.
🏡 Plan 1: Free Electricity for Every Home
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The main plan for people living in houses is the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (which means 'PM Sun Home: Free Electricity Scheme').
What You Get: By Indian Govt Subsidies in Direct Cunsumer Account
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Money Back (Subsidy!): The government pays a big part of the solar installation cost for your house directly into your bank account. The maximum money you can get is ₹78,000 for a standard system (3 kW or more).
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Free Power: With the right solar panels, you can get up to 300 units of electricity for free every month! This means your monthly electricity bill can become zero or very small.
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How to Apply: You just need to register online on the official website (
pmsuryaghar.gov.in) and follow a few simple steps.
🌾 Plan 2: Solar Power for Our Farmers (PM-KUSUM)
This special plan is called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM). It's designed to help our farmers save money and get reliable power for their fields.
What Farmers Get: By govt Subsdies
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Solar Pumps: Farmers can install solar-powered water pumps to replace old pumps that run on expensive diesel or unreliable grid electricity. This gives them reliable water for irrigation, mostly during the day.
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Big Subsidy: The government provides a huge subsidy (up to 60% or more of the cost), and a loan is often arranged, so the farmer has to pay only a small amount (sometimes as low as 10% of the total cost).
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Earn Extra Income: Farmers who install solar power plants on their unused or barren land can sell the extra electricity they generate back to the government (DISCOMs). This gives them a stable income for 25 years from their land!
PM-KUSUM makes sure that farming becomes cheaper, greener, and more reliable.
🏭 Plan 3: Solar for Big Goals (Other National Projects)
Besides helping homes and farms, the government also has plans for India's bigger energy needs:
| Project / Scheme | Who It Helps | What It Does |
| Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme (Phase II) | Institutions & Commercial Buildings | Provides financial help (Central Financial Assistance - CFA) for businesses, schools, and hospitals to install solar panels on their roofs. |
| Solar Park Scheme | Large Solar Power Producers | The government helps set up huge 'Solar Parks' (like big factories for solar energy) across the country. This makes it easier and cheaper to build massive solar power plants (up to 500 MW or more). |
| PLI Scheme for Solar Manufacturing | Solar Panel Factories (Manufacturers) | This scheme gives financial incentives to companies in India to start making high-quality solar panels and parts. This helps make India 'self-reliant' (Atmanirbhar Bharat) for solar technology. |
The Big Picture
All these plans together are turning India into a world leader in using solar energy. Whether you are a homeowner getting free electricity, a farmer getting a solar pump, or a factory setting up panels, you are part of this huge, clean energy revolution!
Would you like me to find the link to the official PM-KUSUM portal for farmer subsidies?
Depending on the state (like Bihar) or the specific DISCOM (e.g., NBPDCL or SBPDCL), you might also be asked for:
- Income Certificate: (Though the scheme targets all residential categories, some state-level schemes prioritize lower/middle-income groups
