In Short : The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana will soon be implemented in Nagaland. This scheme aims to provide free electricity by promoting rooftop solar panel installations on residential houses. Beneficiaries will receive up to 300 units of free electricity per month, reducing power bills and promoting clean energy. The initiative supports the government’s goal of expanding renewable energy access across India.
In Detail : The first meeting of the Nagaland Solar Mission was held under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary Dr. J Alam, at the Conference Hall of the Chief Secretary on 24th March 2025.
The scheme PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, for installation of Rooftop Solar in residential households in Nagaland will be implemented under this Mission. It may be stated that the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana on 29th February 2024 for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for One Crore households. Under this scheme, the consumers may benefit from RTS installation by importing lesser grid supply thereby reducing his/her monthly electricity bill. Further, to lighten the investment burden of the household for installing RTS system, the Government of India shall provide subsidies ranging from 60% to 54% for 1KW to 3KW of the RTS benchmark costs.
Hence to align with the national endeavours toward green energy transition, the State Government, has decided to supplement the Government of India subsidy by providing additional state subsidies from 36 % to 31% for 1KW to 3 kW respectively of the benchmark cost of RTS installation. An amount of Rs.10.00 crore has been budgeted during the financial year 2025-26. Under this initiative of the GoI and State, Rooftop Solar will become affordable for the residents as the total subsidy will now range from 96% (up to 2KW) to 85% (up to 3 KW) of the benchmark cost.
For implementation of the Scheme, a Solar Mission Team will be formed at the Directorate Level and a Solar Mission Cell at the Secretariat level.
The meeting was attended by Finance Commissioner, Secretary Power, Engineer in Chief, Power and other Officials from the Power Department.
