- By Chetna Shree
- Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- PM Surya Ghar Yojana deadline is March 31, 2027.
- Subsidies up to Rs 90,000 for 2kW solar panels.
- Varanasi second, Lucknow first in state solar installations.
Ashok Singh, Jagran Varanasi: The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024, aims to address rising electricity demands and promote clean energy. Under this scheme, the central and state governments provide subsidies for installing solar panels on rooftops.
Countdown Begins For PM Surya Ghar Scheme
The countdown for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has begun. According to the counter on the New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (NEDA) website, the scheme is scheduled to close on March 31, 2027, meaning the subsidy will be available until that date.
As of 6:42 PM on June 9, 2026, the counter recorded the remaining time to avail the scheme as 295 days, 5 hours, and 17 minutes.
Lucknow Leads, Varanasi Ranks Second In Rooftop Solar Installations
As of June 9, solar panels have been successfully installed in 43,000 homes across Varanasi under the scheme, generating 145.30 megawatts of electricity. With this achievement, Varanasi holds the second position in the state.
Lukcnow currently ranks first, with solar plants installed in 108,056 homes, generating 373 megawatts of solar energy.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Breakdown Of Cost And Subsidy
The total cost of installing a solar panel up to two kilowatts under the scheme is approximately Rs 1.20 lakh. The financial burden on individuals is significantly eased by a combined subsidy structure, including Rs 60,000 from the central government and Rs 30,000 from the state government, requiring the consumer to cover only the remaining balance.
Furthermore, those opting for a larger three-kilowatt solar panel, the central and state governments have capped the maximum subsidy at Rs 1.08 lakh, making renewable energy more accessible than ever.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)