India has successfully installed 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, covering nearly 24 lakh households across the country as of December 2025.
🌞 Overview of the Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY): A demand-driven program launched to promote residential rooftop solar installations.
- Target: One crore households by FY 2026–27.
- Financial Outlay: ₹75,021 crore allocated for implementation.
- Eligibility: All residential consumers with grid-connected electricity connections can apply via the National Portal.
📊 Current Achievements
- Installed Capacity: 7,075.78 MW rooftop solar in the residential sector.
- Households Covered: 23.96 lakh households, which is about 23.96% of the target.
- Top Performing States:
- Gujarat: 1,828 MW
- Maharashtra: 1,322 MW
- Uttar Pradesh: 1,024 MW
Together, these three states account for nearly 60% of total capacity.
⚡ Benefits to Citizens
- Free Electricity: Households can generate up to 300 units per month free of cost, reducing dependence on grid supply.
- Savings: Lower electricity bills and long-term financial relief.
- Sustainability: Promotes clean energy adoption, reducing carbon footprint.
- Community Empowerment: Encourages decentralized energy production and local participation.
