Nearly 24 lakh households now have rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme aims for one crore installations by FY 2026-27, with over 19 lakh systems already commissioned. Strict quality checks, including vendor maintenance and third-party assessments, are in place to ensure reliability. Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: Nearly 24 lakh households in the country have so far been provided with rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), Union minister of state for new and renewable energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.Replying to a separate question, the minister said the scheme aims to achieve rooftop solar installations in one crore households in the residential sector by FY 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.The minister said that as of December 3, 2025, a total of 53,54,099 applications had been received on the national portal and 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems had been installed across the country, covering 23,96,497 households.“The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven scheme, wherein all residential consumers in the country having a grid-connected electricity connection of local discoms can avail the benefits of the scheme by applying on the national portal,” the minister said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.Naik informed the House that against the target of covering one crore households in the residential sector with rooftop solar systems under the scheme by FY 2026-27, a total of 23,96,497 households had been provided with the systems. He said a total of 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the scheme.He added that the ministry has prescribed minimum technical specifications and standards for solar modules, inverters, and other balance-of-plant components to ensure quality and reliability. “The installations are inspected by local discom officials. In addition, vendors have to mandatorily maintain the plant for a period of five years from the date of commissioning. Adequate checks have been built into the scheme to ensure the quality of solar panels,” the minister stated, adding that a third-party assessment of installations is conducted on at least 1% of the installed systems.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur, Deputy Metro Editor (Senior Assistant Editor), at The Times of India, has over 26 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has extensively reported on governance, policy and politics, offering readers deeply researched, data-driven insights into the workings of the capital. Known for his in-depth investigative reporting and compelling human-interest narratives, Atul brings clarity and context to complex urban and civic issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Best Offers Ever’: US Official Reveals India Trade Talks Details, Says It Marks Unusual OpeningAmazon Announces Landmark $35B Investment In India To Drive Digital TransformationPakistan Army Spokesperson Faces Backlash for Winking at Reporter in Viral VideoSingapore Leader Says India Achieved Reforms Once Seen Impossible, Praises Scale and Global ClarityImran Khan’s Sisters Allege Illegal Isolation, Stage Protest Outside Adiala JailRussian President Putin Praises India’s Unity in Diversity, Calls It A Blueprint For Big NationsUS Consumers Facing Food Inflation as Tariffs Hit Indian Rice Imports: Exporters Body’Singapura Derived From Sanskrit’: Singapore’s Ex-Deputy PM Highlights India’s InfluenceInterpol Blue Notice Explained: How CBI Tracks Absconding Luthra Brothers In Goa Nightclub Fire CaseIndia At The Centre: How The New US Security Blueprint Plans To Deepen Strategic Ties With Delhi123PhotostoriesBrown rice vs white rice: Which is really healthier?9 Ram Mantras Based On Your Birth DateHarvard-trained gastroenterologist shares 5 best food combinations that support gut and liver healthPediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease on the rise: What Hyderabad doctor wants parents to know to reduce the occurrence?10 child stars who are proud parents nowBengaluru’s Yeshwantpur station revamp — Rs 380-cr upgrade powering ahead toward a world-class stationWhich Birth Numbers Are Guided By Their AncestorsTravel back 1,000 years: 10 ancient temples in India still standing and open to travellers8 habits smart people find calming that drive others crazyBoiled eggs vs omelette: Which one deserves a place on a heart-healthy plate?123Hot PicksCandace OwensCharlie KirkWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGracie MansionUAE Player TimingAnthony Richardson InjuryTriston JarryVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateUPPSC PET ResultGurgaon Man Chicken Momos
NEW DELHI: Nearly 24 lakh households in the country have so far been provided with rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), Union minister of state for new and renewable energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.Replying to a separate question, the minister said the scheme aims to achieve rooftop solar installations in one crore households in the residential sector by FY 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.The minister said that as of December 3, 2025, a total of 53,54,099 applications had been received on the national portal and 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems had been installed across the country, covering 23,96,497 households.“The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven scheme, wherein all residential consumers in the country having a grid-connected electricity connection of local discoms can avail the benefits of the scheme by applying on the national portal,” the minister said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.Naik informed the House that against the target of covering one crore households in the residential sector with rooftop solar systems under the scheme by FY 2026-27, a total of 23,96,497 households had been provided with the systems. He said a total of 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the scheme.He added that the ministry has prescribed minimum technical specifications and standards for solar modules, inverters, and other balance-of-plant components to ensure quality and reliability. “The installations are inspected by local discom officials. In addition, vendors have to mandatorily maintain the plant for a period of five years from the date of commissioning. Adequate checks have been built into the scheme to ensure the quality of solar panels,” the minister stated, adding that a third-party assessment of installations is conducted on at least 1% of the installed systems.
