Can I apply on the portal if my electricity bill is in my father's or landlord's name?

The applicant name on the portal MUST match the DISCOM electricity bill. If the connection is in your parent's name, submit the application under their name and bank account, or complete an official DISCOM ownership transfer prior to portal registration.

What should I do if my local DISCOM delays technical feasibility approval?

Under MNRE guidelines, DISCOMs are mandated to complete feasibility review within 15 days. If delayed, you can lodge a formal grievance on the National Portal dashboard under 'Grievance Redressal Cell' or consult our advisory engineers for expedited nodal escalation.

Official MNRE Operational Roadmap

Step-by-Step PM Surya Ghar Portal Guide (2026)

Q: Which bank account can I provide for the DBT subsidy?

You must provide an active savings bank account in the primary applicant's name (matching your electricity connection). Nationalized banks (SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara) or leading private banks with valid IFSC and active Aadhaar seeding ensure quickest DBT disbursement.

Detailed end-to-end instructions to register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, obtain DISCOM Technical Feasibility Approval (TFR), pass inspection, and receive up to ₹78,000 direct bank subsidy.

The 5-Stage Subsidy Lifecycle

Portal Registration & Account Creation

Day 1

Visit the official portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Select your State, your Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM), and enter your Consumer Account (CA) Number exactly as printed on your recent electric bill. Validate your registered mobile number via OTP.

Advisor Rule: Ensure the electricity bill name matches your Aadhaar and Bank Account.

Technical Feasibility Approval (TFR)

Day 7 – 15

Submit your proposed solar plant capacity (e.g. 3 kW or 5 kW). The local DISCOM subdivision reviews their Distribution Transformer (DT) load capacity. Once sanctioned, your feasibility is approved online without needing physical paperwork visits.

Sanctioned Load Cap: If your target system exceeds your sanctioned load, apply for load enhancement simultaneously.

Empanelled Vendor Selection & Contract

Day 15 – 20

Select an MNRE-registered installer through the portal. Before signing the agreement, conduct a quotation audit with Solar Adviser to ensure the bill of materials specifies 100% DCR solar modules, 80-micron HDGI mounting structure, and pure copper cabling.

Installation, Earthing & Work Completion Submission

Day 20 – 30

Vendor completes mounting of panels, inverter wiring, and installs 3 chemical earth pits + lightning arrester. The installer submits plant photos, module serial barcodes, and the Work Completion Report on the National Portal.

DISCOM Inspection, Net Meter & Direct DBT Credit

Within 30 Days

DISCOM officials visit your premises to inspect the plant, measure earthing resistance (< 5 Ohms), and install the Bi-Directional Net Meter. An online Commissioning Certificate is generated. You submit your bank cancelled cheque, and your ₹78,000 subsidy is transferred straight into your bank via DBT!

Zero-Delay Submission

Mandatory Document Checklist for DBT Subsidy

Latest Electricity Bill

Paid copy from the last 2 months showing Sanctioned Load and CA number.

Cancelled Bank Cheque

Applicant name and account number clearly pre-printed on the cheque leaf.

Manufacturer DCR Certificate

Supplied by your panel manufacturer certifying Indian cell origin.

Earthing Test Report

Certified resistance reading (< 5 Ohms) signed by a licensed electrical contractor.

Portal Registration FAQs

You must provide an active savings bank account in the primary applicant's name (matching your electricity connection). Nationalized banks (SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara) or leading private banks with valid IFSC and active Aadhaar seeding ensure quickest DBT disbursement.

Need Hands-On Portal Registration Assistance?

Our advisory team guides you through the application to guarantee 100% first-attempt approval.

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