**Executive Summary**
This document presents the Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power's response to an unstarred question regarding the Pradhan Mantri- Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY) in Andhra Pradesh. As of December 11, 2025, 77,452 RTS systems have been installed in Andhra Pradesh, benefitting 80,132 households. The Ministry has implemented various measures to expedite rooftop solar installations and create awareness about the scheme, with ongoing efforts planned to further this initiative.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY) Progress:**
* As of 11.12.2025, a total of 19,59,062 RTS systems have been installed across the country, benefitting 24,51,329 households.
* In Andhra Pradesh, 77,452 RTS systems have been installed, benefitting 80,132 households.
* **Measures to Speed Up Rooftop Solar Installations:**
* Online process from registration to subsidy disbursal through a National Portal.
* Collateral-free loans from nationalized banks at a concessional interest rate of repo-rate plus 50 bps (5.75% p.a.) for a tenure of 10 years.
* Simplified regulatory approval process, waiving technical feasibility and introducing auto load enhancement up to 10 kW.
* Inclusion of RESCO/ Utility-led Aggregation (ULA) Models.
* Net metering agreement made part of the application in the National Portal.
* Simplified vendor registration process to ensure sufficient and qualified vendors.
* Capacity building and training programs to create skilled manpower.
* Awareness programs through print, TV commercials, and radio campaigns.
* Regular monitoring of progress with states/DISCOMs and regional review meetings.
* Grievance redressal mechanism established with a call center (15555) operational in 12 languages.
* **Awareness Creation Measures:**
* Awareness and outreach programs including print advertising, TV commercials, and radio campaigns are being conducted nationally, including in Andhra Pradesh.
* In Andhra Pradesh, State DISCOMs and NREDCAP are creating awareness through electronic and print media, radio advertisements, door-to-door campaigns by DISCOMs, distribution of leaflets and informational materials, and exhibitions/awareness camps.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Residential Consumers/Households**
* **Impact** : Households gain access to rooftop solar installations, leading to potential cost savings on electricity and contributing to renewable energy adoption.
* **Action Required:** Register on the National Portal to apply for the subsidy, take advantage of concessional loan options, and participate in awareness programs.
**Impact: Vendors**
* **Impact**: Vendors have access to a simplified registration process, creating more opportunities for participating in the PM-SGMBY scheme.
* **Action Required**: Register through the simplified process to become qualified vendors and offer services under the scheme.
**Impact: State DISCOMs and NREDCAP (Andhra Pradesh)**
* **Impact**: These entities are tasked with promoting awareness of the PMSG: MBY scheme and facilitating its implementation in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
* **Action Required**: Conduct electronic and print media advertisements, radio advertisements, door-to-door campaigns, distribute informational materials, and organize exhibitions/awareness camps.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri- Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY): A scheme focused on promoting rooftop solar installations to provide free electricity to households.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the progress of the PM-SGMBY scheme is being specifically addressed in the parliamentary question.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The central ministry responsible for administering the PM-SGMBY scheme and answering questions regarding its implementation.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2792
ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025
PM-SGMBY IN ANDHRA PRADESH
2792. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the progress of Pradhan Mantri- Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY) particularly
in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
(b) whether it is true that out of the target of one crore households so far only sixteen lakh
households have been benefited under the said Yojana;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise with a particular reference to Andhra Pradesh;
(d) the measures taken by the Government to speed up the rooftop solar installations under the
said Yojana; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to create awareness about the Yojana in the country
including Andhra Pradesh?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (d) As on 11.12.2025, under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) a total of
19,59,062 RTS systems have been installed across the country, benefitting 24,51,329 households.
Out of these, 77,452 RTS systems have been installed in the state of Andhra Pradesh, benefitting
80,132 households. The state-wise details of progress made under the PMSG: MBY are given in
the Annexure.
The Ministry has taken following measures to speed up the rooftop solar installations under the
scheme across the country including in the state of Andhra Pradesh:
• Online process from registration to disbursal of subsidy directly into the bank account of the
residential consumer through National Portal.
• Availability of collateral free loan from nationalized banks at concessional interest rate of
repo-rate plus 50 bps i.e. 5.75% per annum for the present with tenure of 10 years.
• Simplified the regulatory approval process by waiving technical feasibility requirement and
introducing auto load enhancement upto 10 kW.
• Included RESCO/ Utility led Aggregation (ULA) Models.
• Net metering agreement has been made part of application in the National Portal.
• Simplified process for registration of vendors to ensure sufficient and qualified vendors are
available.• Capacity building and training programmes being conducted for creating skilled manpower.
• Creating awareness about the scheme, through awareness and outreach program such as
print advertising in leading newspapers, TV commercials campaigns, Radio campaigns
across FM stations including regional channels, etc., in the country.
• Regular monitoring of the progress of the scheme at different levels including with
states/DISCOMs.
• Conducting regional review meetings.
• Established grievance redressal mechanism for timely resolution of grievances. A Call
Centre with telephone number 15555 is operational in 12 languages.
(e) The Ministry has taken various steps to create awareness about the PMSG: MBY, through
awareness and outreach programs such as print advertising in leading newspapers, TV
commercials campaigns, Radio campaigns across FM stations, including regional channels, etc.,
in the country, including the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, state DISCOMs and New & Renewable Energy
Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd., (NREDCAP) are creating awareness about
PMSG: MBY through following measures:
• Electronic and Print Media Advertisements
• Radio Advertisements
• Door-to-Door Campaigns Conducted by DISCOMs
• Distribution of Leaflets, Pamphlets, and Informational Materials in urban and rural areas
to spread awareness among the general public.
• Exhibitions and Awareness Camps at Public Places and Government Organisations.
*****Annexure referred to in reply of parts (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2792
to be answered on 17.12.2025 regarding PM-SGMBY in Andhra Pradesh
State wise details of progress made under the PMSG: MBY (As on 11.12.2025)
Installations Households
S No. State/UT
(No.) Benefitted (No.)
1 Andhra Pradesh 77,452 80,132
2 Arunachal Pradesh 1 1
3 Assam 64,652 65,290
4 Bihar 13,725 14,373
5 Chhattisgarh 16,964 18,313
6 Goa 1,319 1,611
7 Gujarat 4,95,417 7,13,676
8 Haryana 45,218 50,715
9 Himachal Pradesh 5,594 5,717
10 Jharkhand 1,316 1,318
11 Karnataka 14,533 22,896
12 Kerala 1,70,009 1,74,879
13 Madhya Pradesh 78,586 81,885
14 Maharashtra 3,66,593 5,84,208
15 Manipur 681 681
16 Meghalaya 32 32
17 Mizoram 741 743
18 Nagaland 130 130
19 Odisha 24,134 24,485
20 Punjab 10,480 10,590
21 Rajasthan 1,09,511 1,12,509
22 Sikkim 23 23
23 Tamil Nadu 48,912 56,525
24 Telangana 23,823 34,258
25 Tripura 1,622 1,633
26 Uttarakhand 55,560 55,722
27 Uttar Pradesh 3,04,168 3,07,424
28 West Bengal 1,108 1,171
Andaman & Nicobar
29 147 166
Islands
30 Chandigarh 959 959
31 Jammu & Kashmir 16,212 16,212
32 Ladakh 1,093 1,093
33 Lakshadweep 688 688
34 NCT of Delhi 5,096 8,708
35 Puducherry 2,080 2,080
36 DNH and DD 483 483
Total 19,59,062 24,51,329