Mizoram’s power and electricity minister unveiled a new initiative under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), allowing households to install rooftop solar systems with significant government subsidies. The scheme is available exclusively to Indian citizens who are current electricity consumers with good payment histories and applies only to private residential properties.
Mizoram has partnered with 12 authorised vendors to facilitate rooftop solar installations in collaboration with the state government. Financial assistance is available through national banks, including State Bank of India and Mizoram Rural Bank. Installation costs are fixed at Rs 12,000 within Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) limits and Rs 18,000 for areas located 200 km beyond AMC boundaries. Currently, 2,990 households have registered for the programme, with 557 applications already approved.
Eligible households can install systems up to 10 kW by first registering on the state portal, followed by registration on the PM-SGMBY portal. After receiving online approval, consumers can choose from government-approved vendors who will handle installation and provide five years of maintenance services.
