Archive · 16 Dec 2025
PM Surya Ghar Scheme Delivers Zero Bills to 7.7 Lakh Households
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme in India that helps people install solar panels on their rooftops.
Over 7.7 lakh households have already seen their electricity bills drop to zero because of this scheme.
The government is providing financial help and low-interest loans to make it easier for people to install these solar systems.
Gujarat is the state where the most installations have happened, with more than 4.93 lakh solar systems set up.
The goal is to install solar systems in one crore households by 2026–27.
This scheme is part of India's effort to use more clean energy and reduce the cost of electricity for people.
Over 7.7 lakh households report zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
As of December 9, 19,45,758 rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide, benefiting 24,35,196 households.
The scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households by FY 2026–27, with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
Gujarat leads with over 4.93 lakh installations, benefiting more than 7.10 lakh households, with 3.62 lakh consumers receiving zero electricity bills.
The government provides Central Financial Assistance and collateral-free loans at a concessional interest rate of 5.75% to make rooftop solar economically viable.
- Who
- Indian households, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- What
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- When
- Launched in February 2024, data as of December 9
- Where
- Nationwide, with Gujarat leading
- Why
- To make clean energy affordable, reduce electricity bills, and promote energy self-reliance
- Scheme Name
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- Launch Date
- February 2024
- Total Installations
- 19,45,758 rooftop solar systems
- Households Benefited
- 24,35,196 households
- Target Installations
- One crore households by FY 2026–27
- Total Outlay
- Rs 75,021 crore
- Leading State
- Gujarat (4.93 lakh installations, 7.10 lakh households)
- Zero Electricity Bills
- 3.62 lakh consumers in Gujarat
- Loan Interest Rate
- 5.75%
