Executive Summary:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy addressed Lok Sabha Question 1803 on July 30, 2025, regarding renewable energy targets. The response outlines steps to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity generation by 2030, discusses the employment potential of the renewable energy sector, and details the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (PMKUSUM) schemes in specific Lok Sabha constituencies. It also provides information on the number of individuals trained under related programs.
Key Points / Main Content:
Renewable Energy Target and Initiatives:
* The government aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity by 2030.
* MNRE has issued a bidding trajectory for 50 GW/annum RE power procurement bids by REIAs (SECI, NTPC, NHPC, SJVN) from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
* 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is permitted under the automatic route.
* Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waived for interstate sale of solar and wind power for projects commissioned by June 30, 2025, for Green Hydrogen Projects till December 2030, and for offshore wind projects till December 2032.
* Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) followed by Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectory notified until 2029-30, with penalties for non-compliance.
* Standard Bidding Guidelines issued for tariff-based competitive bidding for Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid, and Firm Dispatchable RE (FDRE) projects.
* Various schemes launched, including PM KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, New Solar Power Scheme for Tribal and PVTG HabitationsVillages under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA, National Green Hydrogen Mission, and Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects.
* Scheme for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power projects is being implemented.
* New transmission lines and substation capacity are being funded under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme.
* Electricity Rights of Consumers Rules, 2020, issued for net-metering up to 500 kW or electrical sanctioned load (whichever is lower).
* National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects, 2023, issued.
* Strategy for Establishments of Offshore Wind Energy Projects issued, indicating a bidding trajectory of 37 GW by 2030.
* The Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023 have been notified.
* Standard Labelling (SL) programs launched for Solar Photovoltaic modules and Grid-connected Solar Inverters.
* Transmission plan prepared till 2030 to augment transmission infrastructure.
* The Electricity Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) rules have been notified.
* Electricity Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, notified, allowing Green Energy Open Access to consumers with a contract demand of 100 kW or above.
* Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) launched to facilitate the sale of Renewable Energy Power.
* Orders issued for power dispatch against Letter of Credit (LC) or advance payment.
Employment Potential:
* The renewable energy sector offers employment opportunities across solar, wind, bioenergy, hydropower, green hydrogen, and energy storage.
* Estimated creation of 37.78 lakh jobs by 2030 (CEEW, July 2019; TERI, October 2019).
PMSGMBY and PMKUSUM Progress:
* Under PMSGMBY (as of 24.07.2025) in Hoshangabad, Narsinghpur and Raisen districts:
* 1354, 788 and 647 applications submitted respectively.
* 805, 467 and 300 households covered with rooftop solar installations respectively.
* Under PMKUSUM:
* Capacities allocated based on demand and progress by States/UTs.
* State Implementing Agencies (SIAs) are responsible for implementation and beneficiary selection.
* In Madhya Pradesh (as of 24.7.2025):
* Under Component A, LoA issued for 117.79 MW capacity of solar power plants in Narmadapuram (erstwhile Hoshangabad), Narsinghpur, and Raisen districts.
* Under Component B, 184 solar agriculture pumps installed in Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, and Raisen Udaipura Tehsil districts.
Training Programs:
* 129 individuals trained under Suryamitra Skill Development Programme in Hoshangabad and Narsinghpur constituencies.
* 141 candidates trained as solar rooftop technicians under PMSurya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in these constituencies.
Impact Analysis:
Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs: SECI, NTPC, NHPC, SJVN)
* Impact: Responsible for issuing RE power procurement bids of 50 GW/annum from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
* Action Required: Implement bidding trajectory as per MNRE guidelines.
State Implementing Agencies (SIAs):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing PMKUSUM, including beneficiary selection.
* Action Required: Manage scheme implementation based on demand and show progress.
Renewable Energy Developers:
* Impact: Benefit from various schemes, bidding guidelines, and infrastructure support.
* Action Required: Participate in bidding processes, leverage available schemes, and adhere to guidelines.
Consumers (Contract demand of 100 kW or above)
* Impact: Eligible for Green Energy Open Access.
* Action Required: Apply for Green Energy Open Access.
Distribution Licensees:
* Impact: Required to make timely payments to RE generators.
* Action Required: Ensure payments against Letter of Credit (LC) or advance payment.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana PMSGMBY: A government scheme to provide free electricity through solar rooftop systems.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan PMKUSUM: A government scheme supporting farmers to install solar pumps and solar power plants.
Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, where renewable energy initiatives are being implemented; now known as Narmadapuram district.
Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, where renewable energy initiatives are being implemented.
Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, where renewable energy initiatives are being implemented.
500 GW nonfossil fuel based electricity generation capacity by 2030: The renewable energy target set by the government of India to be achieved by 2030.
Renewable Purchase Obligation RPO: A mandate requiring obligated entities to purchase a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources.
Green Energy Corridor Scheme: A scheme to fund the laying of new transmission lines and creation of new substation capacity for evacuation of renewable power.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1803
ANSWERED ON 30/07/2025
RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET
1803. SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the steps being taken by the Government to achieve the ambitious target set in the field of
renewable energy;
(b) the potential impact of renewable energy on employment and development;
(c) the details of the works to be carried out in Hoshangabad and Narsinghpur Lok Sabha
constituencies under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) and Pradhan
Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (PM-KUSUM); and
(d) the number of people trained under the programmes like Surya Mitra, Varun Mitra and Jal Urja
Mitra in the Hoshangabad and Narsinghpur constituencies?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) The Government has taken several steps and initiatives to promote and accelerate renewable energy
capacity in the country to realize the target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel based electricity generation
capacity by 2030, as given at Annexure.
(b) The renewable energy sector spans solar, wind, bioenergy, hydropower, green hydrogen, and
energy storage, presenting multifaceted employment opportunities across manufacturing, deployment,
and operations. As per study on “Powering Jobs Growth with Green Energy” carried out by Council
on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in July, 2019, and Co-benefits Study report by TERI in
October 2019, creation of 37.78 lakh jobs by 2030 is estimated.
(c) Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), as on 24.07.2025, in Hoshangabad,
Narsinghpur and Raisen districts of Madhya Pradesh, 1354, 788 and 647 applications have been
submitted on the National Portal of the scheme and 805, 467 and 300 households have been covered
with installation of rooftop solar systems, respectively.
Under PM-KUSUM, the capacities are allocated based on demand received and progress shown by the
States/UTs and implementation of the scheme including selection of beneficiaries is the responsibility
of State Implementing Agencies (SIAs). As reported by SIA for the State of Madhya Pradesh, as on
24.7.2025, under Component A of the Scheme, Letter of Award (LoA) has been issued for 117.79 MW
capacity of solar power plants in Narmadapuram (erstwhile Hoshangabad), Narsinghpur and Raisen
districts. Under Component B of the Scheme, total 184 solar agriculture pumps have been installed in
Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur and Raisen (Udaipura Tehsil) districts.
(d) A total of 129 individuals from the Hoshangabad and Narsinghpur constituencies have been trained
under the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme in these constituencies and nearby Suryamitra
Skill Development Training Centres. Further, about 141 candidates have been trained as solar roof top
technicians under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in these constituencies.
*****Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question
No. 1803 to be answered on 30.07.2025
The Government of India has taken several steps and initiatives to promote and accelerate
renewable energy capacity in the country to realize the commitment of 500 GW non-fossil energy
capacity by 2030. These include, inter-alia, the following:
• Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Bidding Trajectory for issuance of
RE power procurement bids of 50 GW/annum by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies
(REIAs) [REIAs: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), NTPC Limited, NHPC
Limited, SJVN Limited] from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been permitted up to 100 percent under the automatic
route.
• Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges have been waived for inter-state sale of solar
and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025, for Green Hydrogen
Projects till December 2030 and for offshore wind projects till December 2032.
• To boost RE consumption, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) followed by Renewable
Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectory has been notified till 2029-30. The RCO which is
applicable to all designated consumers under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 will attract
penalties on non-compliance. RCO also includes specified quantum of consumption from
Decentralized Renewable Energy sources.
• Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of
Power from Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid and Firm & Dispatchable RE
(FDRE) projects have been issued.
• Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-
KUSUM), PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National Programme on High Efficiency Solar
PV Modules, New Solar Power Scheme (for Tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Dharti Aabha
Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JGUA), National Green Hydrogen Mission, Viability
Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects have been launched.
• Scheme for setting up of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power projects is being implemented
to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale.
• Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity has been funded under
the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power.
• Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 has been issued for net-metering up to five
hundred Kilowatt or up to the electrical sanctioned load, whichever is lower.
• “National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects, 2023” has been
issued.• “Strategy for Establishments of Offshore Wind Energy Projects” has been issued indicating a
bidding trajectory of 37 GW by 2030 and various business models for project development.
• The Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023 have been notified vide Ministry of External
Affairs notification dated 19th December 2023, to regulate the grant of lease of offshore areas
for development of offshore wind energy projects.
• Standard & Labelling (S&L) programs for Solar Photovoltaic modules and Grid-connected
Solar Inverters have been launched.
• To augment transmission infrastructure needed for steep RE trajectory, transmission plan has
been prepared till 2030.
• “The Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and related matters) Rules (LPS rules) have been
notified.
• Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022,
has been notified on 06th June 2022 with objective of ensuring access to affordable, reliable,
and sustainable green energy for all. Green Energy Open Access is allowed to any consumer
with contract demand of 100 kW or above through single or multiple single connection
aggregating Hundred kW or more located in same electricity division of a distribution licensee.
• Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) has been launched to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy
Power through exchanges.
• Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit (LC) or
advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.