PM Surya Ghar subsidy in Assam: amount, eligibility and how to apply

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana is the Government of India’s rooftop solar scheme for households. It gives eligible homes a central subsidy for installing a grid-connected rooftop solar system, so that you can cut your electricity bill and earn credit for the power you do not use.

How much subsidy do you get?

For residential rooftop solar, the central subsidy is:

System size	Central subsidy
Up to 1 kW	₹30,000
Up to 2 kW	₹60,000
3 kW and above	₹78,000 (maximum)

In other words, ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, capped at ₹78,000. Scheme terms are set by the Government of India and can change, so always confirm on the official portal, pmsuryaghar.gov.in, or ask us for the current position.

Who is eligible?

• You are an Indian citizen and own a house.
• Your roof is suitable for a solar system (roughly 100 sq ft of shadow-free space per kW).
• You have a valid electricity connection in your name.
• You have not already taken a subsidy for solar panels on the same connection.

How to apply, step by step

1. Register on the national portal. Choose your state, your electricity distribution company, and enter your consumer number, mobile number and email.
2. Apply for rooftop solar with your consumer login and wait for feasibility approval from the distribution company. In Assam this is the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL).
3. Get the system installed by a registered vendor after approval. We are an authorised vendor under the scheme.
4. Submit the plant details on the portal and apply for a net meter.
5. Inspection and commissioning. After the net meter is installed and the plant is inspected, you receive a commissioning certificate through the portal.
6. Receive your subsidy. Submit your bank details on the portal and the subsidy is credited to your account.

Banks also offer low-interest loans for rooftop solar under the scheme. Ask your bank for the current terms.

How Assam Solar helps

We take care of the paperwork: the site survey, system design, installation, net-metering application and portal submissions, so you do not have to chase each step yourself.

Calculate your system size and subsidy or request a free call back.