What is Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana?
By - Ravisha Poddar
Introduction
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana offers rooftop solar power systems to
one crore households in the country
Benefits & Subsidies
The central government provides a 40 percent subsidy on 3 kW solar
panel installations and a substantial 20 percent subsidy for 10 kW installations
State Initiatives
States like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and MP have begun
installing rooftop solar plants, offering subsidies to encourage adoption
Potential Impact
With vast potential, over 640 GW of rooftop solar capacity could be
installed in homes. About 7-8 lakh households have already benefitted from it
Environmental & Financial Impact
A surge in rooftop solar could add 20-25 GW of capacity, aiding states
in saving power subsidies and improving the financial health of power companies
Application Process
Since 2022, an online portal has allowed interested individuals to
apply, requiring basic details like state name, mobile number, email ID, and electricity
distribution company
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant's annual income should not exceed Rs 1 or 1.5 lakh, and
they should not be involved in government service
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