PM Surya Ghar Scheme: Over 500,000 Homes Get Rooftop Solar Power The PM Surya Ghar scheme, launched by the Modi government, has achieved significant milestones as over 50.06 lakh homes across India have installed rooftop solar plants. The initiative, which provides free electricity and substantial subsidies, has seen rapid growth in installations, with daily setups increasing from 5,038 in October 2025 to 16,328 in July 2026. This marks the highest monthly figure recorded so far under the program. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reported that the scheme, costing 75,021 crore rupees, has facilitated the expansion of rooftop solar capacity. Over the past nine months, the rate of installation has accelerated by 3.2 times, reflecting the program's success in encouraging solar adoption. As of July 2026, the scheme has provided 28,024 crore rupees in subsidies through direct benefit transfer, resulting in nearly 19 lakh households enjoying zero electricity bills. Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive 300 units of free electricity monthly, along with financial support for solar installations. The program also includes a loan facility at subsidized rates, with 21.87 lakh applicants approved. Of these, 17.5 lakh have completed installation through the loan mechanism. Additionally, 12 lakh households in the fiscal year 2024-25 generated surplus solar power, earning 421 crore rupees collectively—equivalent to an average annual income of 3,500 rupees per household. The initiative has also created employment and training opportunities, with over 2.32 lakh people receiving solar installation training. A network of 34,219 registered sellers has been established, of which 29,469 are active. The government has further promoted solar adoption by installing solar plants on 1.#central_government #modi #pmsuryaghar #ministry_of_new_and_renewable_energy #discom
