What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
Launched by the Government of India with a national outlay of ₹75,000 Crore, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free or subsidized rooftop solar electricity to 1 Crore households across India, with strong prioritization across Bihar.
Subsidy Slabs Breakdown (Central CFA + Bihar State Top-Up)
Under PM Surya Ghar and the Bihar Government's Mukhyamantri Solar Protsahan Yojana, residential subsidies in Bihar are credited as follows:
- 1 kW System: ₹40,000 Total (₹30,000 Central + ₹10,000 Bihar Govt)
- 2 kW System: ₹80,000 Total (₹60,000 Central + ₹20,000 Bihar Govt)
- 3 kW System & Above: ₹98,000 Total (₹78,000 Central + ₹20,000 Bihar Govt - Maximum Cap)
Who is Eligible in Bihar?
- Must be an Indian citizen residing in Bihar with ownership of the residential property/roof.
- Must possess an active domestic electricity connection with either NBPDCL or SBPDCL.
- Should not have previously claimed central government rooftop solar capital subsidy on the same consumer number.
Required Documents Checklist
- Recent Electricity Bill (Last 2-3 months) showing Consumer Number (CA Number)
- Aadhaar Card of the electricity connection holder
- Bank Account Passbook / Cancelled Cheque (Aadhaar linked for DBT)
- Passport size photograph
- Clear photograph of the rooftop space
Step-by-Step Application Process
Shree Laxmi Traders assists consumers through the entire online registration on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, coordinating technical feasibility approval with local DISCOM junior engineers, commissioning the bi-directional net meter, and submitting the final work completion report for DBT disbursement.
Government Rule Updates & Transparency
Note: Applicable subsidy depends on active government guidelines, DISCOM technical feasibility approvals, and valid installation inspection. Last updated: August 2026.