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Guidelines issued for Implementing Component ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Posted 12 Aug 2024

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Guidelines have been issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) which is a nodal ministry of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. 

  • Earlier guidelines had been issued for other sub-components such as Capacity Building etc. 

About Model Solar Village

  • It aims to create one Model Solar Village in each District of the country. 
    • It will empower village communities to become more self-reliant in meeting their energy needs.
  • Eligibility: Village with a population size of more than 5,000 as per the Census. 
  • Central Financial Assistance (CFA): Each Model Village will get grant of Rs 1 crore.
  • Implementation Agency: State Renewable Energy Development Agency of the concerned state or any other entity nominated agency by the State/UT Government.

About PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (2024)

  • Aim: To install rooftop solar (RTS) and provide free electricity for up to 300 monthly units for 1 crore households.
  • Subsidy structure: 
    • Provides 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2 kW capacity and 40 % of additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity. 
  • Potential Benifits: 1 crore families are expected to save Rs 15,000 crore annually and will be able to earn income by selling the surplus power to the electricity distribution companies (DISCOM).
  • Tags :
  • Rooftop Solar System (RTS)
  • PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
  • Model Solar Village
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