**Executive Summary**
This document presents the response by the Minister of New & Renewable Energy to a parliamentary question (Starred Question No. 77) regarding renewable energy projects in the North Eastern Region of India. The response details the various schemes and projects approved and implemented by the Ministry, including those within the Bodoland Territorial Region, as of December 31, 2025. The data was presented in the Lok Sabha on 04.02.2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Government Initiatives:**
* The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is promoting the deployment of renewable energy in the North Eastern Region.
* **Project Details (as of 31.12.2025):**
* **PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana:** 489,601 rooftop solar applications sanctioned, with 75,407 installed.
* **PM KUSUM:**
* Component A: 7 MW sanctioned, none installed.
* Component B: 20,964 solar pumps sanctioned, 8,327 installed.
* Component C: 3,600 grid-connected solar pumps sanctioned, 788 installed.
* **Solar Park:** 20 MW sanctioned and installed.
* **PM JANMAN & DAJGUA:** 5,802 households with off-grid solar & 8 public institutes solarization sanctioned, 1,571 installed.
* **Bio Gas Programme (Phase-I):** 5,600 biogas plants sanctioned, 829 installed.
* **Research & Development:**
* Two R&D projects sanctioned in the North Eastern Region under the "Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme (RE-RTD)" for FY 2021-22 to 2025-26.
* **Bodoland Territorial Region:**
* **PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana:** 7,528 rooftop solar systems installed.
* **PM KUSUM: Component B:** 153 solar pumps installed.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)**
* **Impact:** Accountable for reporting the progress of renewable energy projects.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing and overseeing the sanctioned renewable energy projects.
**Stakeholder: North Eastern Region Residents**
* **Impact:** Potentially benefits from increased access to renewable energy.
* **Action Required:** Participate in relevant schemes, such as the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, to adopt renewable energy solutions.
**Stakeholder: Bodoland Territorial Region Residents**
* **Impact:** Direct beneficiaries of the specific renewable energy installations detailed.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the installed solar systems and pumps effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The central ministry responsible for promoting renewable energy deployment in India, including the North Eastern Region.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: A scheme to provide rooftop solar power to households.
PM KUSUM: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan, a scheme focused on solar pumps and grid-connected solar power for farmers.
North Eastern Region: A specific geographic region in India, where renewable energy projects are being implemented.
Lok Sabha: Parliament of India, where the starred question was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 77
ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION
*77. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of new and renewable energy projects approved by the Government for
implementation under New and Renewable Energy sector in the North Eastern Region of the
country;
(b) whether any renewable energy project has been sanctioned for Bodoland Territorial
Region and if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
& FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
*****STATEMENT
Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No.
77 to be answered on 04.02.2026 regarding ‘Renewable Energy Projects in North Eastern
Region’ asked by Shri Joyanta Basumatary
(a) to (c): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is promoting the deployment
of New and Renewable Energy sector in the Country including North Eastern Region through
various schemes. The details of projects in the North Eastern Region including Bodoland
Territorial Region under MNRE’s ongoing scheme as on 31.12.2025 are given as below:
Sr. Scheme Sanctioned / applications Installed
No.
1 PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli 489601 nos. of rooftop 75407 Nos.
Yojana solar applications
2 PM KUSUM: Component A 7 MW Nil
PM KUSUM: Component B 20964 nos. of Solar Pumps 8327 Nos.
PM KUSUM: Component C 3600 nos. of Grid 788 Nos.
connected Solar Pumps
3 Solar Park 20 MW 20 MW
4 PM JANMAN & DAJGUA 5802 nos. Households with 1571 Nos.
off grid solar & 8 Public
institutes Solarization.
5 Bio gas Programme (Phase-I) 5600 nos. of Bio Gas plants 829 nos.
Further, the Ministry has sanctioned two R&D projects in the North Eastern Region under the
“Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme (RE-RTD)" for FY
2021-22 to 2025-26.
Capacity installed in Bodoland Territorial Region is as follows:
Sr. Scheme Installed
No.
1 PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana 7528 Nos. of rooftop solar systems
2 PM KUSUM: Component B 153 Nos. of solar pumps