PM Surya Ghar Yojana: In summers, people’s homes get a lot of electricity bills and if AC coolers are used, then this bill increases even more. To save a lot of electricity bills, people are now installing solar panels in their homes. After installing these, people get rid of the problem of electricity bills even if they use a lot of electricity.
The central government is also providing help for installing solar panels in homes. For this, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi had also announced the Surya Yojana. Under which subsidy is being given for installing solar panels in homes. Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, can a tenant also get a solar panel installed in the house? Let us tell you.
Tenants cannot apply
Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Yojana, people are provided subsidy for installing solar panels in their homes. Narendra Modi had announced to start this scheme from Ayodhya on 15 January 2024. Under this scheme, subsidy of different amounts is given for installing solar panels of different watts. But if we talk about this scheme, then tenants cannot take advantage.
Because to apply for the scheme, you must have your own house and your own electricity connection. Only the person in whose name the electricity connection is can get the solar panel installed under the Surya Ghar Yojana. However, in many houses, meters are in the name of the tenants. But you can get modifications done in the house only when you have the approval of the landlord.
How can you apply?
To apply for the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, you will have to visit the official website of the scheme https://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/. Here you will have to register first and then follow the entire procedure and apply for solar panels under the scheme.
If you are facing any problem related to the scheme, then you can call on the toll free number 1800-180-3333. This is the toll free number of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Here you will be given the correct answer to your problem. Let us tell you that whatever cost is incurred on installing solar panels under the scheme, the government gives up to 40% subsidy on it.
