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Damoh Residents Slash Bills with PM Surya Ghar Solar Subsidy

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is dramatically reducing electricity costs for residents in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. Beneficiaries like Swapnil Jain have installed 3-kilowatt rooftop solar systems with a central government subsidy of ₹78,000. Their summer electricity bills have plummeted from several thousand rupees to just a few hundred. The scheme also allows users to sell excess power back to the grid and monitor generation in real-time through a mobile application.

Key Points: PM Surya Ghar Yojana Cuts Electricity Bills in Damoh

  • Bills slashed by up to 90%
  • Central subsidy of ₹78,000
  • Real-time generation tracking via app
  • Excess power sold to grid
  • Empowerment of Bundelkhand region
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MP: PM Surya Ghar Yojana slashes Damoh residents' electricity bills

Residents in MP's Damoh see electricity bills drop from thousands to hundreds of rupees after installing subsidized rooftop solar panels.

"The electricity bill, which used to soar to between ₹4,000 and ₹5,000 during the summer months, now stands at a mere ₹400 to ₹500. - Swapnil Jain"

Damoh, March 27

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched to provide free electricity to crores of households across the country, has brought unprecedented gains for the people of the Bundelkhand region in Madhya Pradesh.​

Tendukheda in the Damoh district is one of the regions witnessing the direct impact of the scheme. Thousands of residents have installed rooftop solar panels ranging up to 3 kilowatts. These solar systems have not only slashed their electricity bills by half but also enabled many families to enjoy nearly free electricity.​

Previously, electricity consumers had to pay inflated bills during the summer season; however, the use of solar panels is set to bring significant relief.​

Many beneficiaries also shared their experiences of slashed electricity bills and increased savings from solar power.​

A beneficiary named Swapnil Jain told IANS that he received information through the Post Office Department regarding the availability of a ₹78,000 subsidy for a 3-kilowatt solar panel system. Ge contacted a vendor to avail of the scheme's benefits and had solar panels installed on his rooftop.​

"The electricity bill, which used to soar to between ₹4,000 and ₹5,000 during the summer months, now stands at a mere ₹400 to ₹500," he said.​

Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that implementing such schemes is crucial to empowering India.​

Another beneficiary, Santosh Yadav, shared that he noticed on his mobile phone that many people were availing the benefits of the 'PM Surya Ghar Yojana' and followed them by subscribing to the scheme.​

"The electricity bill, which previously used to range between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, now comes to just ₹400 to ₹500," he informed.​

Another beneficiary, Santosh Yadav, explained, "The solar panels installed at his home generate approximately 25 to 28 units of electricity per day. This electricity is transferred directly to the electricity department via a smart meter. ​

Subsequently, the electricity department makes an annual payment-corresponding to the total electricity supplied to the grid-directly into the beneficiary's bank account."​

He added that another feature of the solar panel scheme is the ability to monitor daily electricity generation in real time through a mobile application, which also displays the monetary value of the generated power.​

A key feature of the scheme is that the Central Government provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for the installation of solar panels, which is transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great news for Bundelkhand! The region needs this development. Saving ₹4000-5000 per month is a huge relief for middle-class families. Hope the awareness reaches every village and the application process is made simpler for everyone.
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Rahul R
While the scheme's intent is good, the ground reality can be different. In my area, vendors are charging extra, saying the subsidy amount isn't enough for good quality panels. Government should monitor the implementation more strictly.
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Anjali F
The mobile app to track generation is a smart feature! 👏 It creates awareness and transparency. Solar power is the future for a country like India with abundant sunlight. This reduces burden on thermal plants and is good for the environment too.
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David E
Interesting read. The direct bank transfer of subsidy and annual payment for excess power fed to the grid seems like a well-thought-out model. Could be a case study for other developing nations looking to boost renewable energy adoption at the household level.
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Karthik V
Waah! Getting paid for the extra electricity you generate is a game-changer. It turns your roof into a mini power plant. This can be a good side income for many households. Hope the discoms make the payment cycle timely.

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