Rajasthan Government Announces Free Electricity Scheme and PM-Surya Ghar Yojana
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister's Free Electricity Scheme | - Announced by: Rajasthan government<br>- Provision: Free electricity up to 150 units<br>- Beneficiaries: 1.04 crore<br>- Phase 1: Up to 100 units already provided<br>- Phase 2: PM Surya Ghar Yojana enables 150 units free by installing rooftop solar plants |
| PM-Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme | - Launched by: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)<br>- Launch Date: February 2024<br>- Objective: Provide free electricity to one crore households<br>- Outlay: Rs 75,021 crore<br>- Implementation Timeline: By 2026-27<br>- Benefits: Up to 300 units free per month, 40% subsidy on installation cost<br>- Eligibility: Indian citizen, house owner, valid electricity connection, no prior solar subsidy availed<br>- Implementation: National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at national level, State Implementation Agencies (SIA) at state level |
| Rooftop Solar Plant Details | - Cost: Rs 50,000 (excluding metering)<br>- Central Financial Assistance: Rs 33,000<br>- State Contribution: Up to Rs 17,000<br>- For households using <150 units: Free electricity via community solar plants<br>- For households using >150 units: Free electricity via 1.1 kW rooftop solar plant |