Guidelines for ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
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Context
- On 9th August 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the scheme guidelines for the implementation of the 'Model Solar Village' component under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Background of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- The Government of India approved the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana on 29th February 2024.
- This scheme aims to enhance the share of solar rooftop capacity and enable residential households to generate their own electricity. With an outlay of ₹75,021 crore, the scheme is set to be implemented until FY 2026-27.
Details
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Details |
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Launch Date |
January 22, 2024 |
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Objective |
Install rooftop solar panels on 1 crore households to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month |
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Budget Allocation |
Over ₹75,000 crore |
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Beneficiaries |
Poor and middle-class families with an income of less than ₹2 lakh per annum |
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Free Electricity |
300 units per month |
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Scheme Implementation |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
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Subsidy Details |
Provided through the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) scheme of MNRE |
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Subsidy Amount |
1-2 kW: ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
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System Capacity |
Maximum of 10 kW for rooftop solar installations |
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Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) |
25-year agreement with DISCOM |
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Benefits |
- Free electricity up to 300 units per month |
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Who Will Benefit |
Poor and middle-class families, especially in remote areas with high electricity costs |
Model Solar Village' Component
- The 'Model Solar Village' component aims to establish one Model Solar Village per district across India.
- The goal is to promote the adoption of solar energy and empower village communities to become self-reliant in meeting their energy needs.
- A total financial outlay of ₹800 crore has been allocated for this initiative, with each selected Model Solar Village receiving ₹1 crore in financial support.
Eligibility and Selection Process
- To qualify for the competition, a village must be a revenue village with a population exceeding 5,000 (or 2,000 in special category states).
- Villages will be assessed based on their distributed renewable energy (RE) capacity installed within six months after the potential candidate is declared by the District Level Committee (DLC).
- The village with the highest RE capacity in each district will be awarded a central financial assistance grant of ₹1 crore.
Implementation and Oversight
- The implementation of this scheme will be carried out by the State/UT Renewable Energy Development Agency, under the supervision of the District Level Committee (DLC).
- This approach ensures that the selected villages transition effectively to solar-powered communities, setting a benchmark for other villages across the country.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Examine the objectives and benefits of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. How does this scheme contribute to India’s renewable energy goals and address socio-economic disparities? |
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