Sunlight Lit Manoj's House, Electricity Bill Became Zero

Sunlight Lit Manoj's House, Electricity Bill Became Zero 3 kilowatt solar plant saves about 1,300 rupees each month Raiipur, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the central government launched the Prime Minister Surya Ghar free electricity scheme to connect families to solar energy, provide relief in electricity expenses and advance energy self-reliance. The scheme aims to install rooftop solar in one crore homes and provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to families. Eligible domestic consumers also receive central financial assistance to set up solar plants. Taking advantage of this scheme, Shri Manoj Kumar Kashyap, a resident of the village Kundkai in Pendra development block of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, illuminated his home with solar energy. About three months ago he installed a 3-kilowatt solar panel on his roof. After that his family's electricity expenses dropped significantly and now his electricity bill is zero. Earlier his electricity bill used to be 1,300 rupees each month. Shri Manoj Kumar Kashyap says that before installing solar panels he had to pay around 1,300 rupees monthly for electricity, which was a regular household expense. After the solar system was installed the situation changed. A large part of the house’s electricity needs is now met by solar energy and his bill is zero. Moreover, when the solar panels generate more electricity than the house needs, the excess is fed into the grid, resulting in a negative balance in his electricity account. In other words, solar energy not only reduced his electricity cost but also created an opportunity to sell surplus power. Loans and subsidies made adopting solar energy easy. Shri Manoj Kumar explains that he took a bank loan to install the solar panels and has already received the subsidy amount from the central and state governments into his bank account. The central scheme provides financial assistance for rooftop solar installations to eligible residential consumers. The subsidy reduced the financial burden of setting up the solar system, making clean energy adoption more convenient for Manoj. He says the decision to adopt solar energy proved economically beneficial for his family. In addition to saving on electricity expenses, the solar panels also enable his family to contribute to clean and renewable energy production. The Prime Minister Surya Ghar scheme broadly seeks to promote rooftop solar at the domestic level and link families to solar generation for their electricity needs. Shri Manoj Kumar says earlier he worried about the monthly electricity bill, but after the solar panels were installed his electricity expenses were greatly reduced. Sending excess electricity to the grid also makes him feel that his roof is now not just a living space but also a medium for energy production. A local example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership the central government implemented the Prime Minister Surya Ghar free electricity scheme to promote domestic rooftop solar on a large scale. According to the centre, 75,021 crore rupees have been allocated for the scheme with a target of reaching one crore residential families. The scheme also includes provisions for earning revenue by feeding excess electricity into the grid. The story of Shri Manoj Kumar Kashyap from Kundkai illustrates the local impact of this broad initiative. Earlier his family spent about 1,300 rupees each month on electricity, but now the family generates electricity from its roof and experiences a zero bill. Efforts to bring the scheme’s benefits house-to-house in Chhattisgarh. Under Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai’s leadership, the state is focusing on delivering central welfare schemes to eligible beneficiaries and ensuring effective implementation. The Prime Minister Surya Ghar scheme is also encouraging families in the state to adopt rooftop solar. Manoj Kumar Kashyap’s experience shows that when the scheme reaches real beneficiaries, it directly affects the family’s monthly budget and lifestyle. Shri Manoj Kumar Kashyap expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, saying the Prime Minister Surya Ghar free electricity scheme is proving useful for ordinary families. For him, the solar panels have become a means of electricity-cost relief, clean energy and self-reliance. A picture of self-reliant energy from Manoj’s roof. The solar panels on Manoj Kashyap’s roof in Kundkai depict a changing energy scenario. On one hand the family gets relief in electricity bills, while on the other the house itself generates power and sends surplus energy to the grid. This success story shows that when a government scheme aligns with a family’s needs and local conditions, its impact goes beyond economic savings. It also gives the family an opportunity to adopt new technology, use clean energy and move towards energy self-reliance.