PM Surya Ghar: 10 Million Households Registered for Rooftop Solar
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed the milestone of 10 million household registrations within months of its launch.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- 10 million households registered for PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Provides up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
- Aims to promote rooftop solar installations across India.
- Subsidies are provided to reduce the initial cost for homeowners.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Very High | 5–8 | Government schemes are one of the most tested topics in SSC CGL and CHSL GK sections. |
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | High | 4–6 | Financial inclusion schemes, Jan Dhan, PMSBY, and credit guarantee schemes are key banking exam topics. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the primary objective of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
- Free LPG connections
- Rooftop solar installations
- Clean drinking water
- Rural road connectivity
Explanation: The scheme aims to promote rooftop solar installations to provide free electricity to households.
Q2. How many units of free electricity per month are promised under the PM Surya Ghar scheme?
- 100 units
- 200 units
- 300 units
- 500 units
Explanation: The scheme aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month to participating households.
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.
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