Srinagar, Oct 28: The government on Tuesday clarified that its promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to poor households will be implemented only after the installation of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).

Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, the Power Ministry said that the scheme would cover all Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households, who will receive 200 units of free electricity per month once rooftop solar systems are commissioned.

The scheme is to be implemented through the RESCO or Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, which has already been granted in-principle approval by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Under the programme, rooftop solar systems with a capacity of 2 kW each would be installed

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