New Delhi: India has marked a historic milestone in its clean energy journey.
In a social media post, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said that 40 lakh households have now been empowered with rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme.
He added that more than a renewable energy initiative, this transformative scheme is turning citizens from power consumers to power producers. The scheme is also enabling families to reduce electricity expenses, benefit from government subsidies and move towards zero electricity bills.
The Minister highlighted that with every solar-powered home, the country moves closer towards energy security, environmental sustainability and the vision of a self-reliant Viksit Bharat.
"More than a #RenewableEnergy initiative, this transformative scheme is turning citizens from power consumers to power producers; enabling families to reduce electricity expenses, benefit from government subsidies and move towards zero electricity bills. With every solar-powered home, India moves closer towards energy security, environmental sustainability and the vision of a self-reliant," the Minister added.
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, is transforming India’s energy landscape with a bold vision to supply solar power to one crore households by March 2027.
By March 2025, installations under the scheme are expected to exceed 10 lakh, with the numbers doubling to 20 lakh by October 2025, reaching 40 lakh by March 2026, and ultimately achieving the target of one crore by March 2027.
Launched by Prime Minister on 13 February 2024, this groundbreaking initiative aims to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar panels.
The scheme offers a subsidy of up to 40 percent to households, making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. In just nine months, 6.3 lakh installations have been completed, resulting in an impressive monthly installation rate of 70,000, ten times higher than the pre-scheme average.
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With a goal to benefit one crore households, the program is also expected to save the government ₹75,000 crores annually in electricity costs.
This transformative initiative empowers millions to adopt clean energy, reinforcing India’s commitment to sustainable development and energy innovation.
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