Ever dreamt of slashing electricity bills and getting free power from the sun? The PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana has turned this dream a reality!
One such beneficiary of this scheme launched by PM Narendra Modi’s government is the residents of Samarth Nagar located in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.
The solar panels installed under this scheme have freed the residents of this area from the hassle of electricity bills.
These families who once used to pay electricity bills to the tune of ₹10,000 to ₹13,000 every month now only have to pay up to ₹800 to ₹900 per month.
Launched by the central government, this ambitious scheme aims to provide free solar power to millions of homes across India.
A resident of Samarth Nagar, Gunjan Badrakiya, said that he has installed solar panels at his house, which have significantly reduced his electricity bill.
“Earlier, I used to pay an electricity bill of ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 per month, but now I have to pay only ₹800 to ₹900 per month. This change has come after installing solar panels barely six months ago, from which we are getting a lot of benefits.”
He also added that most people in his area are installing solar panels, which is a positive change for the environment and people.
The process of getting subsidies for installing solar panels is quite fast, so people do not face any inconvenience.
Another resident Ketul Vinayak said that after the installation of solar panels in his house under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, the electricity bill which he pays now has been significantly reduced.
He added that he also uses an air conditioner throughout the day. “Although it took some time to install solar panels, now it is yielding better results,” he said. Earlier, he used to pay an electricity bill up to ₹11,000 to ₹15,000, but now it has reduced considerably.”
Gandhinagar Executive Engineer H.V. Shah said that people are getting benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. People are installing solar panels up to 10 kilowatts as per their needs, which means they do not face electricity shortages.
“If a house produces more electricity and consumes less, then the remaining energy is paid into its account. This is an excellent system, and people are getting financial benefits from it,” Shah said.
— IANS
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