Under the model, around 30 lakh rooftop solar installations have already been planned across States, with utilities playing a key role in facilitating faster adoption and execution
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The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of installing roof top solar systems across 75 lakh households in the country by December 2026 under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMSG: MBY).Pralhad Joshi, the Minister for New & Renewable Energy, said on Thursday “PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has already crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households within 2 years and I am hopeful that by the end of 2026, we will cross 75 lakh households by December 2026.”The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model is designed to accelerate implementation, particularly among underserved households, the Minister emphasised.key roleUnder the model, around 30 lakh rooftop solar installations have already been planned across States, with utilities playing a key role in facilitating faster adoption and execution.Joshi noted that the initiative will particularly benefit families consuming between 1 kW (kilo-watt) and 3 kW of electricity and help ensure wider access to affordable clean energy. With more than 65 lakh applications already in the pipeline, the scheme is witnessing strong public participation and unprecedented momentum across the country.The Minister pointed out that the pace of adoption has increased automatically from 118 days to add one lakh households to less than eight days currently. More than ₹22,750 crore in subsidies has been dispersed, including ₹2,743 crore in May 2026 alone.Rooftop solar installations have increased from about 7,000 per month before the scheme to over three lakh per month at present. More than 17 lakh households have achieved zero electricity bills, demonstrating direct savings from families,Joshi added.Published on June 4, 2026
