Korea: Surya Ghar free electricity scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is becoming increasingly popular in Korea district. The objective of this scheme is to provide relief from electricity bills by installing solar panels on the roofs of houses and promote energy self-reliance.
39 beneficiaries got registered
A target has been set to install solar rooftop plants in 300 houses in the district. So far 39 beneficiaries have registered for this scheme. At the same time, more than 2,000 people have registered interest through the mobile app.
relief to beneficiaries
Vishnu Patel, resident of Baikunthpur-Talvapara, and Mithilesh Kumar, resident of Schoolpara, have decided to install solar panels of 3 kilowatt and 2 kilowatt respectively. He told that he got information about this scheme from newspapers and he immediately contacted the Electricity Department. Both the beneficiaries said that this will not only provide relief in electricity bills, but will also make them energy self-reliant.
benefit of subsidy
Under the scheme, a part of the total cost of solar panels is being given as subsidy by the government. 60 percent subsidy on solar units up to two kilowatts. 40 percent subsidy is being given on capacity of two to three kilowatts. A maximum subsidy of up to Rs 78,000 is being given.
registration process
To avail the benefits of the scheme, citizens will have to register online. After registration, eligible beneficiaries will have to submit bank account information and canceled cheque. It will take approximately 30 days to complete the subsidy process.
Collector appealed
Collector Chandan Tripathi has appealed to the residents of the district to take advantage of the scheme. He said, ‘Solar energy is green energy and it is environment friendly. By installing solar panels on the roof, electricity will be available for free and additional benefits will also be provided by giving the remaining electricity to the power company. The Collector has appealed to the common electricity consumers to light their houses with solar energy by registering on the portal or mobile app of PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and become energy self-reliant.
