A scheme called PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at providing free electricity to households nationwide, has notably benefited the Bundelkhand region in Madhya Pradesh. In Tendukheda, Damoh district, residents have embraced rooftop solar panels up to 3 kilowatts, cutting their electricity expenses in half and granting access to nearly free power. Previously burdened with high summer electricity bills, the use of solar panels has brought substantial relief to consumers.
Many beneficiaries have shared positive experiences, including Swapnil Jain, who learned about a ₹78,000 subsidy for a 3-kilowatt solar panel system through the Post Office Department. By installing solar panels, Jain reduced his summer electricity bills from ₹4,000-₹5,000 to just ₹400-₹500. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for empowering India through such initiatives. Another beneficiary, Santosh Yadav, also benefited from the ‘PM Surya Ghar Yojana,’ witnessing a significant drop in his electricity bills from ₹2,000-₹3,000 to ₹400-₹500.
Santosh Yadav further explained that the solar panels at his home generate around 25-28 units of electricity daily, which are directly supplied to the electricity department via a smart meter. The department then makes an annual payment equivalent to the electricity supplied to the grid directly into the beneficiary’s bank account. Additionally, beneficiaries can monitor daily electricity generation and its monetary value in real-time through a mobile application. The scheme offers a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 from the Central Government for solar panel installation, directly benefiting the recipients.
