Why in News?
Tier-II and Tier-III cities have emerged as leaders in rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Over 36.3 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed across India, benefiting more than 44 lakh households.
What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana |
| Launched | February 2024 |
| Ministry | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
| Duration | Till March 2027 |
| Objective | Promote rooftop solar and provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to households |
| Target | 1 crore households |
| Total Outlay | ₹75,021 crore |
Leading States in Rooftop Solar Adoption
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- Assam
Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Enable low-income households to benefit from rooftop solar |
| Target | 30 lakh households |
| Beneficiaries | Households unable to install rooftop solar due to financial or structural constraints |
| Implemented In | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Bihar, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi |
