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Government Solar & Renewable Energy Schemes

Under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the central government is democratizing clean solar power for Indian households and agricultural communities to slash electricity bills and eliminate agricultural diesel pump dependence.

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Key Subsidy & Assistance Highlights

  • ●Direct DBT subsidy up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW residential rooftop solar (PM Surya Ghar)
  • ●Up to 300 units of free monthly electricity via net-metered grid ties
  • ●Up to 60% combined Central and State subsidy on standalone solar pumps (PM-KUSUM)
  • ●Surplus solar power purchase tariffs paid directly to farmer bank accounts

Eligible Beneficiaries Overview

  • Residential homeowners with grid electricity meters & suitable roof space
  • Individual farmers with cultivable land and documented water sources
  • Group Housing Societies (GHS) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)
  • Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) & Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

Verified Schemes in this Category (2)

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship national initiative launched by the Government of India with an outlay of ₹75,021 Crore to power 1 Crore residential households across India with rooftop solar installations and provide up to 300 units of free monthly electricity.

Financial BenefitDirect capital subsidy of ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and higher residential rooftop solar systems deposited directly into the beneficiary bank account.
Target Beneficiaries
  • ✓Individual Residential Homeowners
  • ✓Group Housing Societies (GHS)
  • ✓Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)
Information last reviewed:March 2026
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)

PM-KUSUM de-dieselizes India agricultural sector and provides water and energy security to farmers by subsidizing standalone off-grid solar agricultural pumps and solarizing existing grid-connected agricultural tube wells.

Financial BenefitUp to 60% total subsidy (30% Central Government + 30% State Government) on solar agricultural pumps, with farmers contributing only 10% and the remaining 30% available via bank loan.
Target Beneficiaries
  • ✓Individual Farmers
  • ✓Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
  • ✓Water User Associations (WUAs)
Information last reviewed:March 2026
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