India, Dec. 21 -- Residential electricity consumers of Gautam Budh Nagar can avail financial incentive of up to Rs.1.08 lakhfor installing rooftop solar panels under the "Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana", officials said on Saturday.

According to district officials, beneficiaries are eligible for direct benefit transfers (DBT) from the Centre as well the state government.

Under the scheme, households installing solar systems of up to 1 kilowatt (kW) are entitled to a subsidy of Rs.30,000 from the Centre, while systems of up to 2kW attract Rs.60,000. For systems with a capacity of 3kW or more, the maximum Central subsidy has been capped at Rs.78,000.

In addition to this, the state government will give an additional incentive...