India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
FY
Budget Estimates (Rs. Cr.)
Expenditure Incurred
2024-25
6,250
7,822.92
2025-26
20,000
16,166.23
2026-27
22000
10,392.48
(Rs. Cr.)
(as on 22.7.2026)
In order to ensure the affordability of rooftop solar (RTS) systems for middle-income and economically weaker households under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), following provisions have been made:
The year-wise budgetary allocation and funds released under the PMSG: MBY is given below: -
As a result of various the measures taken to accelerate the deployment of RTS systems under the scheme, a total of 39,72,447 RTS system has been installed covering 48,02,717 households as on 22.7.2026.
While the electricity bills of consumers installed RTS under the scheme have been largely reduced, over 18.93 households reported even zero electricity bills for some months, depending on their self-consumption of electricity.
This information was submitted by the Union Minister of State for Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
