March 18, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 16 expressed delight on over one crore households registering for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Prime Minister Modi launched the scheme on February 13.
Under the scheme, the government will provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month to one crore eligible candidates. The scheme, for which the government has set aside an investment of Rs 75,000 crore, was announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Interim Budget 2024-25.
“Outstanding news! In about a month since it was launched, over 1 crore households have already registered themselves for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana,” the Prime Minister posted on microblogging website X.
“Registrations have been pouring in from all parts of the nation. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have seen over 5 lakh registrations. Those who haven’t registered yet should also do so at the earliest,” Modi said.
According to the PM, this initiative promises substantial reductions in electricity expenses for households, along with ensuring energy production. “It’s poised to encourage Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on a grand scale, contributing to a better planet,” he said.
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