Yes, Gujarat now gives homes an extra rooftop solar subsidy on top of the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy. It only covers small systems, up to 2.18 kW, installed from 22 October 2026. For those homes, the household pays just 10% of the government's benchmark cost (5% for SC and ST households), and the state pays the rest after the central subsidy.
Latest update (26 October 2026): No separate application form or portal for the state subsidy has been announced so far. We could not yet find the GR on the GUVNL or DISCOM websites. You still apply through PM Surya Ghar (steps below). We will update this page when an official notice or process is published.
Here is what the order says, what it means in rupees of subsidy, and the conditions that are easy to miss.
Where this comes from
The Energy and Petrochemicals Department of the Government of Gujarat issued a Government Resolution (GR) on 22 October 2026, No. EPCD/BUD/e-file/20/2025/2435/B1. It sets up "additional state subsidy" for residential rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. As reported after the meeting, the state expects to spend about ₹1,000 crore on it and says it should help more than 3 lakh families.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) is the nodal agency. It manages the money and passes it to the DISCOMs: UGVCL, MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL and Torrent Power. The DISCOM then pays the subsidy straight into your bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Some early news reports gave different numbers, such as a "2 kW" limit or a different benchmark. The figures below follow the GR itself.
Who qualifies
You can get the state subsidy if all of these are true:
- You are a residential electricity consumer in Gujarat, installing rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar.
- The system's DC capacity is 2.18 kW or less.
- The system is commissioned on or after 22 October 2026.
If your home already has a rooftop system smaller than 2.18 kW from an earlier scheme, you can claim the state subsidy for added capacity, as long as the total stays within 2.18 kW.
The state subsidy runs for as long as PM Surya Ghar runs. The national portal currently shows PM Surya Ghar closing on 31 March 2027.
How the amount is worked out
The GR uses the government's benchmark cost:
- ₹50,000 per kW for the first 2 kW
- ₹45,000 per kW above 2 kW
From the benchmark, take away the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy and your own share (10% of the benchmark, or 5% for SC and ST households). Whatever is left is paid by the state.
| System size | Central subsidy | State subsidy (most homes) | State subsidy (SC and ST homes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
So a 2 kW home now gets ₹90,000 of government support in total, or ₹95,000 for an SC or ST household. Those are our calculations from the rules in the GR. Your DISCOM's figure is the final word.
SC and ST households: a 5% share
The GR treats SC and ST households differently from other homes. For a system up to 2.18 kW, an SC or ST household pays only 5% of the benchmark cost instead of 10%, and the state pays the larger remainder. That is why the state amount in the table above is higher for SC and ST homes: ₹17,500 instead of ₹15,000 for 1 kW, and ₹35,000 instead of ₹30,000 for 2 kW.
It is the same scheme, applied for the same way through PM Surya Ghar; there is no separate SC/ST portal. When we checked, the GR did not spell out which proof of category the DISCOMs will ask for, so keep your caste certificate ready with the application, and ask your installer and DISCOM to confirm that your application is marked as SC or ST.
Why some news says "solar for ₹10,000"
That number is the household's share of the benchmark, not a shop price. For a 2 kW system the benchmark is ₹1,00,000, and 10% of that is ₹10,000 (₹5,000 for SC and ST households). At the full 2.18 kW, the share works out to approx. ₹10,800 (approx. ₹5,400 for SC and ST households).
What you actually pay depends on your installer's quote. If the quote is higher than the benchmark, you pay the difference too. Ask for the final amount after both subsidies in writing.
Is there a last date?
The GR does not set a separate last date for the state subsidy. It runs for as long as PM Surya Ghar runs, and the national portal currently shows PM Surya Ghar closing on 31 March 2027. Two dates matter for you:
- Your system must be commissioned on or after 22 October 2026. A system switched on before that date does not get the state subsidy.
- To be safe, plan for your system to be installed and commissioned well before 31 March 2027, since applications, inspection and net meter fitting all take time.
The catches to know before you sign
Go above 2.18 kW and the state subsidy disappears completely. It is not reduced, it is zero. A 2.2 kW or 3 kW system gets only the central subsidy. Installers sometimes round up panel counts, so check the DC capacity written on the quote: the total wattage of all panels added together.
No additions for 3 years. Once you take the state subsidy, you can't add more rooftop solar capacity for three years from the installation date. If you expect your power use to grow soon (a new AC, an EV, a family member moving in), think about this now.
The benchmark is not a price. It is the figure the government uses to work out the subsidy. The price your installer quotes can be higher or lower. Ask the installer to write down what you will pay after both subsidies, and how and when each subsidy reaches you.
2 kW with state subsidy, or 3 kW without it?
This is the real decision for many homes. A rough guide: in most of Gujarat, 1 kW makes about 120 to 135 units a month.
- If your bill is usually under about 250 units a month, a system up to 2.18 kW may cover most of it, and you get both subsidies.
- If you use 300 units or more, a 3 kW system still gets the bigger central subsidy (₹78,000) but nothing from the state. It makes more power for the next 25 years.
There is no single right answer. Bring your last 12 months of bills, and ask the installer to work out both options. For more on sizing, see what size solar system a home needs.
How to apply
The GR does not describe a separate form for the state subsidy. You apply for rooftop solar the normal way, through PM Surya Ghar on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, with a vendor registered on the portal. The steps are on our PM Surya Ghar subsidy guide.
Because the scheme is new, the DISCOMs may still be setting up how the state amount is paid. When you apply, ask your DISCOM or installer to confirm that your application is marked for the Gujarat state subsidy, and keep a copy of every document.
Loans are cheaper too
Separately, the central government says collateral-free rooftop solar loans from nationalised banks under PM Surya Ghar are at repo rate plus 0.5%, which it put at 5.75% a year in July 2026, for up to 10 years (PIB, 28 July 2026). Combined with the state subsidy, a small system is now within reach for many more households.
Applying in a big city
The subsidy is the same everywhere in Gujarat, but the power company that inspects your system and fits the net meter is not. Our city pages explain the local side:
- Ahmedabad: most of the city is with Torrent Power, which takes solar papers at set Plug Point centres. The page also covers pol houses with joint owners.
- Surat: Torrent Power in the city, DGVCL around it.
- Vadodara: MGVCL.
- Rajkot: PGVCL.
- Gandhinagar: Torrent Power in parts of the city, UGVCL in the rest of the district.
Live in a flat? A 2.18 kW system for your own meter needs your share of the terrace in writing, or the society can put one system on its common connection instead. The Ahmedabad page explains both routes and the papers for each. For any other town, start from the list of all districts.
Next step
Check your last few electricity bills and note your average monthly units. If it is under about 250 units, ask installers for a quote at or below 2.18 kW and confirm the state subsidy in writing. If you want, we can connect you with one checked installer near you.
This guide is general information, not advice. Scheme rules and amounts change, so check the official portal or your DISCOM before you decide.