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PM Launches 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' to Empower 1 Crore Households

  • 14 Feb 2024

On 13th February, 2024, Prime Minister announced the launch of the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' to provide free electricity to one crore households, with an investment exceeding Rs 75,000 crore.

Key Points

  • Sustainable Development Focus: Emphasizing sustainable progress and the well-being of citizens, Modi highlighted the initiative's aim to support sustainable development through accessible electricity.
  • Direct Subsidies and Concessional Loans: The government will provide substantive subsidies directly to bank accounts and offer heavily concessional bank loans, ensuring no cost burden on the people.
  • Integration through National Online Portal: All stakeholders will be integrated into a National Online Portal, streamlining access and management of the scheme's benefits.
  • Incentives for Rooftop Solar Systems: To promote the scheme at the grassroots level, urban local bodies and panchayats will be incentivized to encourage rooftop solar systems in their areas.
  • Benefits for Citizens: The scheme is expected to generate more income, reduce power bills, and create employment opportunities for people across the nation.
  • Call to Action: Prime Minister urged residential consumers, especially youngsters, to participate in and strengthen the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' by applying online.