Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Sees Benefits of Rooftop Solar: 15.45 Lakh Households
The Indian government is helping people put solar panels on their roofs to get free electricity.
So far, over 15 lakh homes across the country are using this.
A big part of the plan is creating special 'Model Solar Villages' in every area, with money to help build them.
The government is also giving money to cities and local councils for each solar panel installed.
The goal is to have solar panels on one crore homes by early 2027, making it easier and cheaper for people to switch to solar power.
15.45 lakh households in India have benefitted from rooftop solar installations.
5.23 lakh households in Gujarat have benefitted from rooftop solar installations.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, includes Model Solar Village development.
Rs 800 crore has been allocated for Model Solar Village, with Rs 1 crore per village in central financial assistance.
The scheme aims to achieve rooftop solar installations in one crore households by March 2027.
- Who
- The Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik.
- What
- Rooftop solar installations are being promoted, with financial assistance provided by the government.
- When
- The information was given in Parliament on Wednesday; The scheme targets to achieve rooftop solar installations by March 2027.
- Where
- Across India, with specific mention of Gujarat.
- Why
- To promote solar power and make it accessible to one crore households.
- Total Households Benefitted
- 15.45 lakh
- Gujarat Households Benefitted
- 5.23 lakh
- Scheme Name
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- Model Solar Village Allocation
- Rs 800 crore
- CFA per Model Village
- Rs 1 crore
- Goal
- Rooftop solar installations in one crore households by March 2027