The Solar Mela 2026 is being organised at the Tetri Durga Temple premises in Naugachia, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, to raise awareness of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Bihar Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar, also known as Bulo Mandal, who is the MLA from Gopalpur, will inaugurate the event at 1 pm.
Preparations for the event have been completed at the administrative level. The mela aims to familiarise consumers in rural and urban areas with rooftop solar systems and government schemes supporting their installation.
Technical agencies and experts will provide information on installing solar panels on residential rooftops and explain the procedures involved.
Visitors to the Solar Mela 2026 will receive information about subsidies available under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, eligibility requirements and the application process. Consumers will also be able to learn about selecting a rooftop solar system with a capacity suited to their household electricity requirements.
The event will provide guidance on scheme registration, selecting authorised vendors and completing the solar panel installation process. Information will also be available on bank loans offered under the scheme and the associated terms and conditions.
The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to encourage the installation of rooftop solar systems in residential properties. Eligible households receive central financial assistance for installing solar panels in accordance with the scheme's prescribed rules.
Rooftop solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours. Depending on applicable net metering arrangements and the rules of the electricity distribution company, surplus electricity can be supplied to the grid. This can reduce consumers' electricity bills. Whether a bill can be reduced to zero depends on electricity consumption, solar system capacity, weather conditions and applicable charges.
The scheme aims to provide eligible domestic consumers with up to 300 units of free electricity per month. Actual savings may vary according to each household's electricity requirements and the performance of its solar system.
The organising committee and administration have appealed to residents of the Naugachia subdivision and surrounding rural areas to attend the Solar Mela. The event will provide an opportunity for consumers to obtain information about the scheme's conditions, application procedures, subsidies and financing options.
The use of solar energy can also help reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources and offer environmental benefits. The mela is intended to familiarise local households with rooftop solar system options and the processes involved in adopting them.
