While presenting the budget on 1 February 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, as its name suggests, aims to provide free electricity to Indian citizens.

The amazing thing about this scheme is that it also provides an opportunity to earn along with free electricity.

How to get free electricity?

Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, solar panels are installed in the houses of the beneficiaries. These panels are installed by persons trained by the government. If you are troubled by the huge electricity bill, then you can use this scheme. Now let's know how you can apply for it.

How is the income?

Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, you can earn a lot. You can generate electricity under the solar panel system and make money by selling it to electricity distribution companies.

For example, if you install a 20 kW solar panel system, up to 100 units of electricity can be generated. Which you can sell at the rate of 5 rupees per unit. With this, you will easily earn 15 thousand rupees sitting at home.

How to apply?

Step-by-step process

Step 1- First of all go to the official website of the scheme.

Step 2- Now you have to register by entering the details asked here.

Step 3- After this, enter the requested information and documents and submit the form.

Which documents are required?

Affidavit

Ration card

Aadhaar card

Domicile certificate

Bank passbook

Mobile number

Electricity bill

Income certificate

Passport size photo

Who will not get the benefit of the scheme?

First of all, the age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.

Only Indian citizens can take advantage of this scheme.

The person whose bank account is not linked to Aadhaar. Or if KYC has not been done, then he does not get the benefit.

Although everyone can apply for this, but under the scheme, priority is given to the poor and middle class.

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