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How to get Rs 1 lakh subsidy for rooftop solar panels under PM scheme
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:40
How to get Rs 1 lakh subsidy for rooftop solar panels under PM scheme
- •Special camps for the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme are being held across Villupuram district.
- •Subsidies of Rs 35000 for 1kW, Rs 70000 for 2kW, and up to Rs 1 lakh for 3kW are provided.
- •The total subsidy includes contributions from both the Central and State governments.
- •The subsidy amount is credited directly to the consumer bank account within 7 to 30 days.
- •Interested citizens can also apply online through the official website pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Prime Minister's Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, a total subsidy of Rs. 1 lakh is provided for 3 kilowatts, which comprises a Central government subsidy of Rs. 78,000 and a State government subsidy of Rs. 22,000.
The subsidy will be credited directly to the consumer's bank account within 7 to 30 days of the completion of the installation work.
Interested individuals can apply online at www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in or attend special public awareness and consultation camps being held in locations like Kandamangalam, Tindivanam, and Gingee division.
