Which benefit is NOT included in 'PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'?

AIncreased use of renewable energy

BFree electricity for households

CReduced electricity costs for the government

DReduced electricity costs for the private sector

Answer:

To provide free electricity up to 300 units per month to eligible households.
To promote the installation of rooftop solar (RTS) systems across India.
To reduce electricity bills for consumers and contribute to environmental sustainability.
To boost the green jobs sector in the renewable energy domain.

Subsidies: The scheme offers substantial subsidies for installing rooftop solar systems. The subsidy amount varies based on the system's capacity (1 kW to 3 kW and above 3 kW).
Central Financial Assistance (CFA): Provided by the central government to offset the upfront cost of solar installations.
Interest-Free Loans: For systems with capacities above 3 kW, citizens can avail of interest-free loans to finance their installations.
National Portal: A dedicated portal simplifies the application process for subsidies and approvals.
Electricity Generation: Households can generate their own electricity, reducing reliance on grid power.
Net Metering: Excess electricity generated can be exported to the grid, earning credits or payments.
Environmental Impact: Contributes to reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy.

This scheme is specifically designed for the residential sector and does not directly offer benefits or subsidies for commercial or industrial consumers (private sector).
The primary goal is to provide 'Muft Bijli' (free electricity) up to a certain limit to households, not to subsidize energy costs for businesses.

The Union Cabinet has approved an expenditure of ₹75,021 crore for the scheme, with ₹30,000 crore allocated for subsidies.
The scheme is expected to benefit over 1 crore households.

Challenger App