Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Chhattisgarh Residents Embrace Solar Power with Subsidies
Chhattisgarh is making it easier for people to use solar power at home.
The government is offering money to help cover the cost of installing solar panels.
This includes money from both the national and state governments.
Thanks to these subsidies, families are able to save money on their electricity bills.
Some families are even making money by selling extra power back to the government.
The plan is to put solar panels on many more homes in the coming years.
Chhattisgarh residents find solar panel installations more affordable due to central and state subsidies.
The PM Surya Ghar scheme aims to provide affordable solar energy and reduce electricity bills.
The Chhattisgarh government offers additional subsidies, with amounts varying based on plant capacity.
Beneficiaries report zero electricity bills and even income from selling excess power to the grid.
The state plans to install 60,000 solar plants by 2025-26 and 70,000 in 2026-27.
- Who
- Residents of Chhattisgarh, the central government, and the Chhattisgarh state government.
- What
- Promotion of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for solar panel installation.
- When
- Ongoing; the state cabinet approved financial assistance last month.
- Where
- Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- To make solar energy affordable and reduce electricity bills for residents.
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Financial Benefits
Supporters
Benefits from savings on electricity bills and income.
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Environmental and Energy Independence
Supporters
Environmentally friendly and energy self-reliant.
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- Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- Central Subsidy
- Up to Rs 78,000
- State Subsidy
- Up to Rs 30,000 (varies)
- 1 kW Plant Assistance
- Rs 45,000 (Rs 30,000 central, Rs 15,000 state)
- 3 kW+ Plant Assistance
- Rs 1,08,000 (Rs 78,000 central, Rs 30,000 state)
- Target (2025-26)
- 60,000 solar plants
- Target (2026-27)
- 70,000 solar plants
