Uttar Pradesh to Double Solar Rooftop Installations Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM Surya Ghar Yojana |
| State Initiative | Uttar Pradesh to double the installation rate of solar rooftop plants under the scheme. |
| Current Status | Over one lakh plants installed; rate of 11,000 per month and 500 per day. |
| Target | 2.65 lakh plants in 2025-26; 8 lakh plants by March 2027. |
| Implementation | Linked to Chief Minister's dashboard for real-time monitoring; UPNEDA ensures reach. |
| Vendor Support | 2,500 vendors empaneled; 1,800 trained; economic capacity strengthened through loans. |
| Training | Phased training with National Institute of Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Skill Development, and UPNEDA. |
| PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana | Launched in February 2024 by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. |
| Objective | Provide 300 units of electricity free monthly to one crore households in India. |
| Subsidy Structure | 60% subsidy for systems up to 2 kW; 40% subsidy for systems between 2 kW to 3 kW. |
| Implementing Agencies | National Level: NPIA; State Level: DISCOMs or state energy departments. |