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Under the central PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Rajasthan government is preparing to install rooftop solar panels across five lakh households. Supported by a massive seventy-five thousand crore national allocation, the initiative provides eligible families with up to three hundred units of free electricity monthly. This collaborative double-engine effort will significantly boost Rajasthan's decentralized renewable energy capacity and reduce consumer burdens.
“The government is helping 5 lakh families in Rajasthan install solar panels on their roofs. With financial aid transferred directly to their bank accounts, families will generate their own electricity, get up to 300 units for free every month, and can even earn money by selling extra power.”
Economy of Rajasthan
Rooftop Solar PV systems involve mounting solar panels on residential or commercial roofs. Under the 'Net Metering' concept, the consumer generates electricity for self-use and feeds surplus power back into the main grid. The utility company then credits the consumer's electricity bill for the surplus power supplied, effectively making electricity free or profitable.
How many households in Rajasthan are targeted for rooftop solar panel installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme?
Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible households are provided with up to how many units of free electricity per month?
Examine the potential of the PM Surya Ghar scheme in transforming Rajasthan's energy landscape. What challenges might arise during its implementation?
Maps to 'Infrastructure - Power (Renewable Energy)' in the Economy of Rajasthan and 'Geography of Rajasthan - Energy Resources'.
Expected interview inquiries focusing on administrative neutrality, policy implications, and practical field limits.
Critical syllabus indicator for upcoming cycles: The government is helping 5 lakh families in Rajasthan install solar panels on their roofs. With financial aid transferred directly to their bank accounts, families will generate their own electricity, get up to 300 units for free every month, and can even earn money by selling extra power.