**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to a parliamentary question regarding the installation of solar rooftop systems under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) in Uttarakhand. As of January 30, 2026, 63,241 RTS systems have been installed, benefitting 63,403 households with Rs 490.84 crore in Central Financial Assistance. The report details steps taken to promote solar adoption and ease implementation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) Implementation in Uttarakhand:**
* 63,241 RTS systems installed since February 2024.
* 63,403 households benefitted.
* Rs 490.84 crore disbursed as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) until 30.01.2026.
* Approximately 27,295 beneficiaries received zero electricity bills until October 2025.
* **Measures to Ease RTS Installation:**
* Technical feasibility approval waived for National Portal applications.
* Auto load enhancement up to 10 kW implemented.
* Net-metering agreement either waived or changed to digital signing.
* **Steps to Promote Rooftop Solar Adoption (PMSG: MBY):**
* Online subsidy disbursement directly into consumer bank accounts.
* Collateral-free loans available from nationalized banks at concessional interest rates.
* RESCO/ Utility led Aggregation (ULA) Models included.
* Net metering agreement included in the National Portal application.
* Simplified vendor registration process.
* Capacity building and training programs for skilled manpower.
* Awareness campaigns via print, TV, and radio.
* Regular monitoring with states/DISCOMS.
* Regional review meetings.
* Grievance redressal mechanism established (Call Centre 15555 operational in 12 languages).
* **Implementation Agencies:**
* MNRE and REC Ltd. as NPIA, coordinate with DISCOMs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**: Benefited through solar installation.
**Action Required**: No direct action mentioned.
**Impact:** Increased access to projects.
**Action Required:** No direct action mentioned.
**Impact:** The government is working together with these agencies for the scheme.
**Action Required:** Work in coordination with MNRE and REC Ltd. for effective scheme implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY): A government scheme promoting solar rooftop systems and providing free electricity.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The primary ministry responsible for the scheme and renewable energy initiatives.
Uttarakhand: The state where the solar rooftop system installation is being discussed, specifically in the Haridwar district.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 733
ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026
SOLAR ROOFTOP SYSTEM IN UTTARAKHAND
733. SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether solar rooftop system is being installed under Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli
Yojana (PM-SGMBY) in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand;
(b)whether any assessment has been made of the actual benefits to domestic consumers from the
said yojana and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the beneficiaries are facing any technical, financial or administrative difficulties
during the implementation of the yojana; and
(d) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to ensure effective implementation of the
yojana and participation of maximum citizens thereunder?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (d) Since the launch of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) in February
2024, a total of 63,241 RTS systems have been installed in the state of Uttarakhand, including the
Haridwar district, benefitting 63,403 households with disbursement of Rs 490.84 crore as Central
Financial Assistance (CFA) as on 30.01.2026.
It has been reported by Energy Department, Government of Uttarakhand that till October 2025,
around 27,295 beneficiaries under the scheme, have received zero electricity bill in the state
including the Haridwar district.
To ease installation of RTS systems after applying on the National Portal, the requirement of
technical feasibility approval has been waived and auto load enhancement for capacity up to 10
kW has been implemented. In addition, the requirement of signing of net-metering agreement is
either being waived or changed to digital signing mode. These measures have resulted in reducing
the delay in commissioning of RTS systems after application.To promote rooftop solar adoption across the country under the PMSG: MBY, Ministry has taken
following steps:
• 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.
Further, MNRE and REC Ltd., as the National Programme Implementing Agency (NPIA), for
PMSG: MBY, work in close coordination with all the DISCOMs, for effective implementation
of the scheme.
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