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
Around 700 BJP Candidates Win Unopposed in Gujarat Local Polls The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured an early advantage in the upcoming 2026 local self-government elections in Gujarat, with approximately 700 candidates declared elected unopposed, according to the party’s state president, Jagdish Vishwakarma. The announcement came as the deadline for withdrawing nominations passed on April 15, with the BJP claiming it had already captured the majority of seats without facing competition. The unopposed victories span multiple tiers of local governance, including municipalities, taluka panchayats, and district panchayats. If confirmed, this would represent a significant early lead for the party ahead of the voting scheduled for April 26. Vishwakarma, speaking at election meetings in Gariyadhar and Palitana within Bhavnagar district, attributed the BJP’s success to public trust and the party’s strong organizational structure. He criticized opposition parties for either withdrawing from the election or failing to field credible candidates. “Congress has neither vision nor mission; their only agenda is to mislead the people,” he stated. Vishwakarma further contrasted the BJP’s focus on development with what he described as the opposition’s reliance on negativity, rumors, and false claims. “BJP does politics of development while the opposition spreads only negativity, rumours and lies. The opposition only makes promises while the BJP delivers real development,” he emphasized. The state president highlighted improvements in infrastructure under the BJP government, citing examples from the Saurashtra region. He noted that women previously had to travel three to four kilometers to fetch water and faced irregular electricity supply, particularly in the evenings.#congress #bjp #gujarat #modi #jagdish_vishwakarma
Navjot Kaur Launches Bharatiya Rashtravadi Party: A New Political Option Amid Controversy Navjot Kaur, the wife of former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, announced the launch of her new political party, the Bharatiya Rashtravadi Party, through a social media post. The announcement was made on her X account, where she shared a photo with the party’s name prominently displayed in the background. She described the move as a “much-awaited declaration,” emphasizing her commitment to national service and addressing the aspirations of the people. Kaur’s party platform focuses on principles such as justice, peace, and selfless service, with an emphasis on spiritual and moral development. She stated that the party aims to restore dignity to Punjab, which she claims has lost its “lost honor,” and to establish a government that reflects the values of equality, freedom, and collective progress. Her vision includes a system where governance is driven by the people, with leaders guided by truth and compassion. The decision to launch the party followed a series of controversies within the Congress party. Kaur had previously accused the party of selling leadership positions for 500 crore rupees, a claim that sparked widespread backlash. Congress leaders suspended her from the party in December 2023 after she criticized the party’s handling of political appointments. Despite being suspended, she remained active in public discourse, eventually leaving Congress entirely. Kaur’s political journey has been marked by tensions with her husband, Sidhu, who was a prominent Congress leader in Punjab. In 2021, Sidhu was removed as Punjab’s chief minister after allegations of lobbying, a move that sparked protests and accusations of favoritism.#punjab #navjot_singh_sidhu #navjot_kaur #bharatiya_rashtravadi_party #modi
