New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Yojana initiative has brought about significant changes in the lives of residents of Samarth Nagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Solar panels have been installed through this scheme, relieving the residents from the burden of high electricity bills.
Families who were previously paying Rs 10,000-14,000 for electricity now have their bills reduced to zero. Dr Gunjan Badarkiya shared that after installing solar panels at home, their electricity costs have come down drastically. Earlier, they were paying Rs 12,000-13,000 per month, but now they are paying only Rs 800-900 per month.
Faster installation of solar panels
The process of installing solar panels has also become much faster. It was shared that this positive change occurred about six months ago when solar panels were installed, which brought with it significant benefits. Most people in the area are now opting for solar panels, which is considered a great initiative.
The process of getting subsidies and installing the panels is also fast, making it hassle-free for residents. Ketul Vinayak mentioned that after installing solar panels under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Yojana, his electricity bill has significantly reduced, even with daily use of air conditioning.
Reducing high electricity bills
Now, the bill of Rs 15,000 has been drastically reduced. They mentioned that while installing the solar panels took some time, the benefits are now evident. Earlier, they would receive bills ranging between Rs 11,000 and Rs 15,000, but now it is much less.
One woman shared that it has only been a month since she installed solar panels, but even in this short time, she is already seeing the benefits. Her electricity bill, which used to be quite high, has now decreased significantly. She believes that installing solar panels was a very good decision and feels that everyone should consider installing them in their homes.
Excess energy generated is credited to accounts
HV Shah, the executive engineer of Gandhinagar, explained that the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Yojana is benefiting the people immensely. Residents are installing solar panels of up to 10 kilowatts based on their needs, ensuring that they do not face power cuts. If a house generates more electricity than it consumes, the excess power is credited to its account.
Widespread adoption of solar panels
He shared that in a community in Gandhinagar, 76 out of 120 households have installed solar panels. This is a promising figure which shows that people really like the scheme and are benefiting from it.
What is Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Yojana?
In February 2023, Prime Minister Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Under this scheme, households can receive up to 300 units of free electricity. The target is to install solar rooftops on one crore (10 million) households across the country.
The government also offers subsidies for the installation of these solar panels. The main goal of the program is to help families save on their electricity bills by providing them with up to 300 units of free electricity.
You can apply for the Surya Ghar Yojana by visiting the official website at https://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/. (With inputs from IANS)
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