Lucknow Press
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that more than four lakh solar units have been installed on rooftops across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. Joshi said this at a program organized to give information about the seventh International Solar Alliance (ISA) conference to be held in Delhi from 3 to 6 November.
He said in the program, ‘India is establishing itself as a major entity in global efforts to tackle climate change. We are also working together to achieve our energy goals. In fact, only last week the number of solar units on rooftops under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme reached four lakh.
Approx One crore people will get benefit of the scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this scheme in February. Its goal is to illuminate one crore houses by providing free electricity up to 300 units every month through solar equipment on rooftops. Joshi said in July that more than 1.28 crore registrations have been done under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. The government will take steps to achieve the target of installing solar equipment on the roof for one crore beneficiaries as soon as possible. He said that about 17.44 gigawatt solar photovoltaic capacity has been added between January and September this year. According to the data, till September, the installed capacity of power generation in the country was 452.69 gigawatt. The share of renewable energy in this was 201.46 gigawatt.
What is PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme?
PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is an ambitious scheme of the central government. Its purpose is to promote the use of solar energy in the country and provide free electricity to the people. Under the scheme, the government provides financial assistance for installing solar panels in homes.
The main objective of the scheme is to promote solar energy. Through this scheme, the government’s target is that more and more people should use solar energy and take the country towards clean energy. Along with this, installing solar panels will produce electricity in homes, which will reduce the electricity bill significantly. Solar energy is a clean energy source, which will reduce pollution and will also help in environmental protection.
Benefits of the scheme:
Under this scheme, a certain amount of electricity produced in homes will be given for free. People will get financial benefits from the subsidy given by the government on installing solar panels. Apart from this, this scheme will promote the production of solar energy equipment in the country.
Who can apply?
To take advantage of this scheme, a person must be a citizen of India. To take advantage of the scheme, a person must have his own house. Apart from this, the concerned person must have an electricity connection.
How to apply?
You can apply online for this scheme. To apply, you will need some important documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card, electricity bill etc. For more information related to the scheme, you can visit the related government website.
