**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Unstarred Question No. 599 in Lok Sabha on 03.12.2025 regarding subsidies to DISCOMs under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY). It clarifies that there is no current proposal to provide subsidies to State Governments through DISCOMs for rooftop solar plant installation and outlines steps taken to achieve scheme targets.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Subsidy Distribution:**
* There is no current proposal to give subsidies to State Governments through DISCOMs for rooftop solar plants under PM-SGMBY.
* **Steps to Achieve Scheme Targets:**
* Online process from registration to disbursal of subsidy directly into the bank account of the residential consumer through National Portal.
* Collateral-free loans from nationalized banks at a concessional interest rate (repo-rate plus 50 bps, currently 6% per annum) with a 10-year tenure are available.
* Regulatory approval process has been simplified by waiving technical feasibility requirements and introducing auto load enhancement up to 10 kW.
* RESCO/ Utility led Aggregation (ULA) Models are included.
* Net metering agreement has been made part of the application in the National Portal.
* Simplified process for registration of vendors to ensure sufficient and qualified vendors.
* Capacity building and training programs are being conducted to create skilled manpower.
* Awareness campaigns, including print advertising, TV commercials, and Radio campaigns, are being conducted.
* Regular monitoring of the scheme's progress is conducted at different levels, including with states/DISCOMs.
* Regional review meetings are being conducted.
* A grievance redressal mechanism is established, with a Call Centre (telephone number 15555) operational in 12 languages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Residential Consumers**
* **Impact:** They can avail subsidies directly into their bank account through the National Portal. They can access collateral free loans for rooftop solar installations.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the online registration and subsidy disbursal process through the National Portal.
**Vendors**
* **Impact:** Simplified registration process allows for more participation.
* **Action Required:** Register through the simplified vendor registration process.
**States / DISCOMs**
* **Impact:** Regular monitoring of scheme progress at different levels with states/DISCOMS
* **Action Required:** Participate in regular monitoring and review meetings.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Awareness of the scheme through various outreach programs. Access to grievance redressal mechanism via the call center.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the awareness and outreach programs to understand the scheme. Contact the call center (15555) for grievances.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY): A government scheme to facilitate the installation of rooftop solar plants.
DISCOMs: Electricity distribution companies, relevant for subsidy distribution.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The ministry responsible for renewable energy initiatives and policy.
Uttar Pradesh: Mentioned as an example of a solar-rich state and therefore relevant to the scheme's targets.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 599
ANSWERED ON 03.12.2025
SUBSIDY TO DISCOMS UNDER PM-SGMBY
599. MRS RUCHI VIRA
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to give subsidy under Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft
Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY) to State Governments through DISCOMs instead of directly
reimbursing beneficiaries so as to facilitate the installation of rooftop solar plants in consumer
premises and ensure wider utilization of solar energy;
(b) if so, the details of the proposed procedure for subsidy distribution through DISCOMs along
with the timeline for its implementation; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure achievement of PM-SGMBY targets in
solar-rich States such as Uttar Pradesh?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b) There is currently no proposal under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG:
MBY) to give subsidy to State Governments for installation of rooftop solar plants in the premises
of residential consumers.
(c) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has taken following steps to ensure achievement
of scheme targets across the country including in solar-rich States such as Uttar Pradesh:
● Online process from registration to disbursal of subsidy directly into the bank account of
the residential consumer through National Portal.
● Availability of collateral free loan from nationalized banks at concessional interest rate of
repo-rate plus 50 bps i.e. 6% per annum for the present with tenure of 10 years.
● Simplified the regulatory approval process by waiving technical feasibility requirement
and introducing auto load enhancement upto 10 kW.
● Included RESCO/ Utility led Aggregation (ULA) Models
● Net metering agreement has been made part of application in the National Portal.
● Simplified process for registration of vendors to ensure sufficient and qualified vendors are
available.
● Capacity building and training programmes being conducted for creating skilled
manpower.
● Creating awareness about the scheme, through awareness and outreach program such as
print advertising in leading newspapers, TV commercials campaigns, Radio campaigns
across FM stations including regional channels, etc., in the country.
● Regular monitoring of the progress of the scheme at different levels including with
states/DISCOMs.
● Conducting regional review meetings.
● Established grievance redressal mechanism for timely resolution of grievances. A Call
Centre with telephone number 15555 is operational in 12 languages.
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