Government says 16.51 lakh households benefitted from rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar

The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (PMSG: MBY) has significantly boosted India's renewable energy efforts, with approximately 16.51 lakh households benefiting from rooftop solar installations as of July 2025. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Mr. Pralhad Joshi shared this information in a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The scheme, which was initiated in February 2024, aims to install rooftop solar in one crore residential households by the year 2026-27. Maharashtra leads the nation with the highest number of installations at 2,34,736, followed by Gujarat with 2,28,507 and Uttar Pradesh with 1,20,866 installations. According to the data provided by him, Arunachal Pradesh has reported no installations. At the same time, Meghalaya and Sikkim have recorded six and nine installations, respectively. A total of 58,01,654 applications have been submitted on the National Portal for the scheme. The successful implementation of the scheme is a key step towards India's clean energy goals.
In another significant development for India's green energy sector, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully conducted its first-ever green ammonia auction. This auction, held under the SIGHT programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, marks a new era of innovation and self-reliance in the clean energy sector. The auction saw a bid of Rs. 55.75 (US$ 0.64) per kg for the procurement of green ammonia. These initiatives collectively demonstrate India's strong commitment to transitioning towards a sustainable and self-reliant energy future, aligning with its broader economic and environmental objectives. The progress in both rooftop solar installations and the green ammonia auction highlights the nation's proactive approach to adopting renewable energy technologies and fostering a cleaner environment.

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