National subsidy, state electricity rules
PM Surya Ghar central financial assistance is a national scheme. Your grid connection still sits under a local DISCOM and State Electricity Regulatory Commission. That is why two people with similar roofs can face different meter processes or export settlement.
A state government can add its own support, but do not assume a social post or old vendor brochure is current. The National Portal should show integrated state support where applicable.
Check these items for your connection
- Residential consumer category and sanctioned load
- Maximum system capacity and phase requirements
- Net metering, net billing or gross metering availability
- Feasibility, application and meter charges
- Billing and surplus settlement period
- Meter procurement and testing responsibility
- Required protection and inspection documents
- Any state incentive and its budget or application window
Use this order of sources
- Your latest electricity bill for the exact DISCOM and consumer details.
- The PM Surya Ghar National Portal for scheme application and registered vendors.
- Your DISCOM rooftop solar page for process and forms.
- The State Electricity Regulatory Commission for the binding regulation and tariff orders.
- MNRE notifications for central scheme rules.
The National Portal’s registration flow asks for state and DISCOM, which helps route the application correctly.
Why we do not publish a fixed 36-state subsidy table
A large table becomes wrong as soon as a budget closes, a tariff order changes or a DISCOM revises a fee. We prefer a reliable checking method to stale precision. Every time-sensitive page on SolarCost.in carries a review date and links to primary sources.
Common questions
Is the central subsidy different in every state?
The central rate has a standard structure plus higher rates for listed special category states and territories. Separate state support and electricity rules can differ.
Where can I find my DISCOM?
It is printed on your electricity bill. The PM Surya Ghar registration flow also lists participating DISCOMs after you choose a state.
Official sources
Rules and portal processes can change. Check these sources before committing money.