PM Surya Ghar Scheme Hits 10 Lakh Installations

In a remarkable stride toward achieving energy self-reliance and environmental sustainability, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has crossed a historic milestone of 10 lakh rooftop solar installations as of 10th March 2025. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13th February 2024, this ambitious initiative aims to solarize 1 crore households by 2026-27, significantly reducing electricity costs and promoting clean energy adoption. With ₹4,770 crore in subsidies already disbursed to 6.13 lakh beneficiaries and 3 GW solar capacity installed, the scheme is accelerating India’s transition to renewable energy while supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

Key Highlights of the Scheme

Achievements So Far

• 10 lakh installations completed by 10th March 2025.
• 47.3 lakh applications received.
• ₹4,770 crore disbursed to 6.13 lakh beneficiaries.
• 3.10 lakh loan applications received, with 1.58 lakh sanctioned and 1.28 lakh disbursed.
• 3 GW solar capacity installed, targeting 30 GW by 2027.

Financial Support and Subsidy Details

• Subsidized Collateral-Free Loan up to ₹2 lakh at 6.75% interest rate from 12 Public Sector Banks.

Subsidy Structure Based on Monthly Consumption

• 0-150 units → 1-2 kW plant → ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 subsidy
• 150-300 units → 2-3 kW plant → ₹60,000 to ₹78,000 subsidy
• Above 300 units → Above 3 kW plant → ₹78,000 subsidy
• 15-day subsidy transfer process via National Portal.

State-Wise Performance

• Chandigarh and Daman & Diu: Achieved 100% rooftop solar targets on government buildings.
• Top Performing States: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu.

Key Benefits of the Scheme

• Free Electricity through rooftop solar installation.
• Savings of ₹75,000 crore per year in government electricity costs.
• Reduction in carbon emissions equivalent to planting 100 trees per installation.
• Additional income for households through surplus power sales to DISCOMs.
• Job creation for 17 lakh people in manufacturing, logistics, installation, and O&M sectors.
• Boost to domestic manufacturing of solar panels, inverters, and other components.

Model Solar Village Initiative

• One Model Solar Village per district.
• ₹1 crore grant for the top-performing village in each district.
• Focus on energy self-reliance in rural areas.
• ₹800 crore allocated for this initiative.

Impact of the Scheme

• 30 GW rooftop solar capacity addition by 2027.
• 720 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions reduction over 25 years.
• 1000 Billion Units (BUs) of electricity generation.
• Empowerment of rural communities and urban households.