The rooftop solar scheme for free electricity has been launched

Current Context: The ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ was launched on Tuesday, 13th February 2024 by the Prime Minister of India.

• This scheme aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
• The project entails an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore.
• Subsidies will be given directly to people’s bank accounts, and the central government will ensure that there is no cost burden on the people.
• All stakeholders will be integrated into a National Online Portal.
• Urban local bodies and panchayats will be incentivised to promote rooftop solar systems in their jurisdictions

Question:

Q.1 What is the estimated investment for the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’?
a. Over Rs 50,000 crore
b. Over Rs 60,000 crore
c. Over Rs 70,000 crore
d. Over Rs 75,000 crore