Raipur . The government's ambitious Prime Minister's Free Electricity Scheme for Solar Homes is bringing positive change to the lives of ordinary citizens. This scheme not only provides relief from rising electricity bills, but also empowers people with energy self-reliance by connecting them to clean, affordable, and green energy. Through the scheme, ordinary consumers are no longer merely electricity consumers but also energy producers.

Mr. Satendra Sahu, a resident of Bendridih village in the Khairagarh development block, is a living example of the scheme's success. He installed a 3 kilowatt solar rooftop panel on his home's roof. Within just one month of installing the solar panel, his electricity bill dropped to almost zero. Previously, due to high electricity consumption, he had to pay an average of ₹1,500 per month. Now, the use of solar energy has brought him significant relief. In December, his electricity bill was only ₹20.

Satendra Sahu said that as soon as he learned about the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, he decided to take advantage of it. Under the scheme, the central and state governments are providing a total subsidy of up to 108,000 rupees, making the installation of solar rooftop panels simple and affordable for ordinary citizens. The subsidy significantly reduced the initial cost, making his decision even easier.

He said that this scheme not only saves on electricity costs but also contributes to environmental protection. The PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is encouraging ordinary citizens to adopt clean energy and is proving to be an important step towards sustainable development.