Residential consumers who forgo central assistance may use non-DCR (domestic content requirement) solar modules for rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, according to the New and Renewable Energy Ministry.
In a clarification, the ministry stated that if any residential rooftop solar consumer is availing Net Metering with the option of 'Give It UP' (subsidy or central financial assistance), he or she is exempted from applicability of ALMM (approved list of models and manufactures) List-II (for solar PV cells) only till the end of the scheme period, i.e., 31st March 2027.