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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Powering Homes with Free Solar Electricity – A Real-Life Success Story from Pune
India is making powerful strides toward a greener, more self-reliant future with the launch of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024, this visionary initiative aims to provide free electricity—up to 300 units per month—to 1 crore households through rooftop solar energy.
And this isn’t just a government announcement. It’s already making a real impact, as seen in Pune’s Bhagyashree Apartment, which has become the district’s first fully solar-powered residential building. Let’s dive into the details of the scheme and see how it's transforming lives.

What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a government-backed solar subsidy scheme designed to make rooftop solar installations affordable for households across India. The key goal is to reduce electricity bills and promote clean, renewable energy at the grassroots level.
Key Features:
• Target: 1 crore households
• Free Electricity: Up to 300 units per month
• Budget Allocation: Rs. 75,000 crore
• Online Application Portal: https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in
• Subsidy: 1 kWp (4 projects) – ?32,700 subsidy each
2 kWp (3 projects) – ?63,240 subsidy each
3 kWp (3 projects) – ?78,000 subsidy each
• Local Employment Boost: Encourages job creation in solar manufacturing and installation

Real Impact: Bhagyashree Apartment, Kothrud Goes Solar
In a remarkable real-life example, Bhagyashree Apartment, a 10-flat society in Rambag Colony, Kothrud (Pune), has successfully adopted solar energy, becoming Pune’s first fully solar-powered apartment building.
Journey to Solar Integration:
SunGet Solar infra pvt. Ltd. installed an 11 kW rooftop solar system to power common utilities like the lift, water pump, and lighting. This saved the society Rs. 15,000–Rs.16,000 per month. Motivated by these results and supported by the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the society upgraded to a 30 kW system, covering all domestic and common electricity needs.
Results:
• Zero electricity bills for all residents
• Collective average savings of Rs. 35,000 per month
• Subsidy received: Rs. 5.54 lakh (from a project cost of Rs. 15.71 lakh)
Community Recognition:
Residents Shri. Anand Deshpande, Shri. Mandar Deshmukh, and Shri. Satish Athawale were felicitated by Union Minister Shri. Murlidhar Mohol for their efforts, alongside MLA Shri. Siddharth Shirole and MSEDCL Chief Engineer Shri. Rajendra Pawar.

Why Should You Consider Going Solar?
1. Average Savings: Slash your power bill by up to Rs.2,000 monthly.
2. Energy Independence: Generate your own electricity—no more reliance on grid fluctuations.
3. Eco-Friendly Living: Contribute to reducing carbon emissions and fight climate change.
4. Government Support: Get substantial subsidies and easy application processes.
5. Community Impact: Set an example and inspire others to embrace sustainable living.

Inspiration starts at home. Ready to power yours with the sun?
For more on Bhagyashree Apartment’s solar journey, read the full article on Pune Pulse. https://www.mypunepulse.com/bhagyashree-apartment-in-kothrud-goes-solar-becomes-pune-districts-first-solar-apartment/
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