Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 05: The Surya Rath under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY) was ceremoniously flagged off today on 05.03.2025 from Secretariat in the presence of Hon’ble Member of Parliament Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Chief Secretary Mr. Chandra Bhushan, Secretary (Power) Mrs. R. Smitha and other senior officials of Electricity Department. This initiative is a significant move in creating awareness about the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana of GoI and ensuring broader outreach to eligible beneficiaries.
The PMSG-MBY scheme was launched on 13th February 2024, to provide free electricity to households through solar energy by installing rooftop solar panels. This scheme is designed to reduce dependence on conventional electricity, lower energy costs, and minimize environmental impact. It offers Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of Rs. 33,000 per kW for capacities up to 2 kW and Rs. 19,800 per kW for capacities between 2 kW and 3 kW. In addition, the UT Administration shall provide additional subsidy of Rs. 45,000 per kW for up to 2 kW capacity and Rs. 27,000 per kW for capacities between 2 kW and 3 kW. The application process has been simplified through the PM Surya Ghar portal, and a collateral-free loan option is available through nationalized banks.
The Surya Rath will travel across various locations to create public awareness about the scheme, offering on-the-spot registrations for interested consumers. Once rooftop solar plants are installed, the CFA and UT subsidies will be directly credited to the consumers’ bank accounts. Additionally, consumers who become prosumers (installing RTS plants) producing and consuming electricity will benefit from a separate solar tariff under regulatory approval further reducing electricity charges. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to achieve 100% solarization of households thereby promoting energy security, sustainability, and enhanced solar power adoption.
