A new update has come out regarding the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana) launched by the Central Government. However, this update is for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to train 30,000 youth as “Surya Mitra” to achieve its target of installing solar panels on the rooftop of every house in the state.
According to PTI, a senior official of Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) said that to achieve the target of installing solar energy panels in every house in Uttar Pradesh, there will be a lot of need for skilled workers in the solar energy sector. The official said that for this, the state agency has set a target of training 30 thousand Surya Mitras in the District Center and Industrial Training Institute.
What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
Last year in February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, under which it was said to provide free electricity up to 300 units. Under this scheme, a target has been set to install solar rooftop in 1 crore families. The government is also giving subsidy for installing solar rooftop. This scheme helps in saving money on electricity bill. The aim of this scheme is to provide up to 300 units of free electricity to 1 crore families.
How much subsidy will you get?
Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, 40 percent subsidy on extra system cost is given for systems with 2 to 3 kilowatt capacity, while for systems up to 2 kilowatt capacity, 60 percent of the solar unit cost is covered. Under this scheme, 1 kW system will get a subsidy of Rs 30,000, 2 kW system will get Rs 60,000 and 3 kW or more systems will get a subsidy of Rs 78,000.
More applications were received from these states
Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, applications are coming from almost all the states, but more applications have been received from some states. This includes Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
Bank is giving loan
Even if you do not have money to avail the benefit of Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, there is no need to worry, because the country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI) is giving loans for this scheme. The bank is giving loan up to Rs 2 lakh for 3 kW at 7 percent interest.