PM Surya Ghar Scheme: 19 Lakh Households Get Zero Bills
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
The Centre informed Parliament that nearly 19 lakh households are receiving zero electricity bills under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, highlighting the scheme's progress. This update is significant for aspirants as it reflects the government's push for rooftop solar adoption and renewable energy targets.
Background
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024 to provide free electricity to households through rooftop solar installations. The scheme aims to increase solar power capacity and reduce electricity bills for households.
Key facts
Nearly 19 lakh households are receiving zero electricity bills under the scheme.
Over 40 lakh rooftop solar installations have been completed.
The information was provided by the Centre in Parliament.
The scheme is named 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'.
It focuses on providing free electricity to households via rooftop solar systems.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Launch year: 2024
- Objective: Provide free electricity to households via rooftop solar
- Key achievement: 19 lakh households with zero bills, 40 lakh installations
- Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of rooftop solar schemes in achieving India's renewable energy targets.
- Critically examine the implementation challenges of PM Surya Ghar Yojana in rural and urban areas.