PM Surya Ghar Reaches 23.96 Lakh Households; Nearly One-Fourth of Target

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reports on the progress of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY). As of December 3, 2025, 23.96 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems, around 23.96% of the target of 1 crore households by FY 2026-27. The scheme aims to provide residential consumers with grid-connected electricity through rooftop solar systems, accessible via a National Portal. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Scheme Progress and Targets:** * 23,96,497 households have installed rooftop solar systems, approximately 23.96% of the target. * 53,54,099 applications have been received on the National Portal. * 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems installed across the country covering 23,96,497 households. * Target to cover 35 lakh households in FY 2025-26. * **Implementation Acceleration Measures:** * Online process for subsidy disbursal directly to residential consumers via the National Portal. * Collateral-free loans from nationalized banks at concessional interest (repo-rate + 50 bps, i.e., 6% p.a.) with a 10-year tenure. * Simplified regulatory approval by waiving technical feasibility and introducing auto load enhancement up to 10 kW. * Inclusion of RESCO/Utility led Aggregation (ULA) Models. * Net metering agreement integrated into the National Portal application. * Simplified vendor registration for sufficient and qualified vendors. * Capacity building and training programs for skilled manpower creation. * **Awareness and Monitoring:** * Awareness campaigns through print, TV, and radio. * Regular monitoring at various levels, including with states/DISCOMs. * Regional review meetings are conducted. * **Grievance Redressal:** * Grievance redressal mechanism established. * Call Centre operational in 12 languages with telephone number 15555. **Impact Analysis** **Residential Consumers** * **Impact:** Access to rooftop solar systems, reduced electricity costs via subsidy and net metering, and financial assistance through concessional loans. * **Action Required:** Apply on the National Portal to avail the scheme's benefits and potentially apply for loans through nationalized banks. **Vendors** * **Impact:** Opportunity to participate in the scheme by installing rooftop solar systems, contingent on meeting qualification criteria. * **Action Required:** Register through the simplified process to become qualified vendors. **States/DISCOMs** * **Impact:** Required to participate in the scheme's monitoring and implementation at the state level. * **Action Required:** Engage in regular monitoring and participate in regional review meetings.

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