Gujarat Rooftop Solar Scheme: Households To Pay Just 10% Of Cost, SC/ST Families Only 5%

The Gujarat government has approved a subsidy scheme under which households will need to pay only 10% of the cost of installing rooftop solar systems, with the Centre and the state government covering the remaining amount.

For households belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, the contribution will be reduced to just 5% of the installation cost, according to the announcement following the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

The scheme is expected to benefit around three lakh families across Gujarat and will entail an estimated financial burden of approximately ₹1,000 crore on the government.

Rooftop Solar Costs For General Category Households

Under the scheme, the amount households must pay will depend on the capacity of the rooftop solar system installed.

The government will cover the remaining cost through the subsidy, alongside the Centre’s contribution.

SC/ST Households To Pay Just 5%

The scheme provides a higher subsidy for households belonging to SC/ST communities, reducing their contribution to 5% of the installation cost.

The reduced contribution is intended to make rooftop solar installations more affordable for eligible households.

Scheme Expected To Benefit 3 Lakh Families

The state government has estimated that approximately three lakh families will benefit from the initiative. The subsidy is being introduced amid concerns over Gujarat’s power requirements, with rooftop solar installations expected to help households generate electricity.

The government is expected to bear a financial burden of around ₹1,000 crore under the scheme.

Further details on eligibility, the application process and implementation are subject to the government’s official guidelines.