Over 7.7 lakh households get zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar scheme; here's how to apply

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has helped over 7.7 lakh households across the country achieve zero electricity bills, with the Centre disbursing subsidies worth nearly ₹13,926 crore and sanctioning more than 8.3 lakh collateral-free loan applications, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

The flagship rooftop solar (RTS) scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to install solar systems in one crore residential households by 2026-27 with a total outlay of ₹75,021 crore.

As of December 9, 2025, a total of 19.45 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide, benefiting about 24.35 lakh households, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Of these, 7,71,580 consumers have reported zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems under the scheme, the minister said.

To make rooftop solar installations economically viable for households, the Centre provides central financial assistance along with collateral-free loans at an interest rate of 5.75 per cent, linked to the repo rate, Naik said.

The government has also issued guidelines for installing rooftop solar systems under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) and RESCO models to promote adoption among rural households and economically weaker sections, he added.

Among states, Gujarat leads the adoption with over 4.93 lakh rooftop solar installations, benefiting more than 7.1 lakh households, followed by Maharashtra with over 3.63 lakh installations and Uttar Pradesh with more than 3.02 lakh installations.

Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh have also reported significant uptake under the scheme, according to the data shared in Parliament.

The PM Surya Ghar scheme is a key part of India’s push to expand renewable energy capacity and reduce household electricity costs through decentralised solar generation.

How to apply for PM Surya Ghar scheme:

1. Visit the website https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in
2. Go to consumer page and select 'Apply Now' (or) open the Login dropdown menu and select 'Consumer Login'
3. Enter valid mobile mumber for registration, enter captcha and select 'Yes, I have read all the guidelines of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.', then Click on 'Verify'
4. Enter valid Mobile OTP received through SMS and then click on 'Login'
5. Enter profile details of registration consumer by entering valid consumer name, e-mail, address, state, district and PIN code and then click on 'Save'
6. Submit applications either by clicking on “Apply for Solar Rooftop” (or) through Vendor Selection.
7. Consumer can apply for Solar Rooftop by selecting State, District and Electricity Distribution Company/ Utility and enter Consumer account number, then click on “Fetch Details”.
8. After loading the Consumer details, then click on “Next” to start filling for submission of application.
9. Wait for your DISCOM to approve the installation plan
10. Choose a registered vendor and get the solar plant installed
11. After installation, upload photos, invoices, and warranty details on the portal
12. DISCOM inspects the plant, installs the net meter, and generates a commissioning certificate.
13. Submit your bank account details (Aadhaar-linked) and a cancelled cheque on the portal to receive the subsidy directly in your bank account.