The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme aimed at providing up to 300 units of free electricity per month to 1 crore households across the country by installing Rooftop Solar systems. Residents of Maharashtra can also avail of this scheme to significantly reduce their electricity bills.
How to Apply Online in Maharashtra
The application process is entirely online, paperless, and faceless, carried out through the dedicated National Portal.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration on the Portal | Visit the official website: https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/. Click on ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’. Select your State (Maharashtra), your Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM – like \text{MSEDCL}), enter your electricity Consumer Number, and Mobile Number to Register. |
| 2. Login and Application | Log in using your mobile and consumer numbers. Fill out the online application for Rooftop Solar, specifying the required \text{kW} capacity. |
| 3. Feasibility Approval | The DISCOM will check your application and site and provide Feasibility Approval for the installation. |
| 4. System Installation | Get the solar power system installed by any vendor empanelled on the portal. |
| 5. Net Metering Application | After installation is complete, notify the DISCOM and apply for a Net Meter, providing the plant details. |
| 6. Inspection and Certificate | Once the Net Meter is installed and verified by the DISCOM, a Commissioning Certificate will be generated online. |
| 7. Receiving the Subsidy | Upon receiving the Commissioning Report, upload your Bank Account details and a cancelled cheque on the portal. The subsidy amount from the Central Government will be credited to your bank account within 30 days. |
