Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
1.It provides subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels for residential houses and using solar energy for electricity.
2.Any Indian citizen with a valid electricity connection and a suitable rooftop is eligible to apply for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
3.The government subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of installation of the solar panels.
4.Another key benefit of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is subsidized housing loans.
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Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The scheme provides subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels for residential houses and using solar energy for electricity. Any Indian citizen with a valid electricity connection and a suitable rooftop is eligible to apply for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The government subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of installation of the solar panels. The scheme aims to reduce carbon emission.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Subsidized housing loans is not a benefit of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are leading states in roof top solar installation in India.
Source: The Hindu
