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- Nearly 40 lakh households have installed rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, launched in February 2024, according to government data.
- The scheme gives 300 units of free electricity and offers subsidies of Rs 30,000-60,000 for 1-2 kW systems and up to Rs 78,000 for 3 kW or larger systems.
- Discoms report that over 18.93 lakh beneficiaries, including rural families, have received zero electricity bills after installation.
- This matters as the scheme helps households cope with rising summer power bills through free units and subsidies.
What to watch next
- Whether installations continue to rise toward the scheme's targets
- Update on the number of beneficiaries reporting zero electricity bills
- How smoothly subsidy disbursement through the portal works for new applicants
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