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Business Standard
7 days ago
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- Business Standard
Over 1.67 million households benefitted under solar scheme: Govt to RS
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) across the country since February 2024 Press Trust of India New Delhi A total of 16.78 lakh households have been benefitted with rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) and over Rs 9,000 crore has been disbursed as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to the beneficiaries, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) across the country since February 2024. The scheme targets to achieve rooftop solar installations in one crore households in the residential sector by 2026-27. "A total of 16.78 lakh no. of households have been benefitted with rooftop solar installations under the scheme as on 05.08.2025 and amount of Rs 9,280.88 crore has been disbursed as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to the beneficiaries," Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik said in a reply to the Rajya Sabha. The MNRE had launched Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II in March 2019. In October 2022, the timeline for implementation of the programme was extended until March 2026. However, with the launch of PMSG: MBY in February 2024, the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II was subsumed under it.
News18
07-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Haryana aims to solarise all govt buildings by Dec
Last Updated: Chandigarh, Aug 7 (PTI) Reinforcing its leadership in green energy adoption, Haryana aims to solarise all government buildings by December 2025, an official statement said here on Thursday. 'The state aims to solarise all government buildings by December 31, 2025, without availing any Central Financial Assistance (CFA). 'Surveys have already been conducted on 4,523 government buildings, identifying a cumulative solar potential of 122 MW," the statement said. In a major push towards clean and sustainable energy, Haryana has set an ambitious target of installing 2.2 lakh rooftop solar (RTS) systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) by 2026-27. The roadmap was unveiled during the State-Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, where senior officers presented the scheme's progress and outlined strategies for faster rollout. 'Haryana is not just promoting solar energy, we are ensuring it reaches the doorstep of every household, especially in rural areas," Chief Secretary Rastogi said. To make the transition to solar financially viable, the government is offering dual subsidies — Central Financial Assistance (CFA) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, which is directly transferred to consumer bank accounts within 15 days of installation approval, and State Financial Assistance (SFA) for 1 lakh 'Antyodaya' families, provided on a first-come first-serve basis. These twin subsidies significantly reduce the upfront cost of installation for economically weaker sections. These combined incentives will provide sufficient financial aid for encouraging large-scale adoption among middle and service class sections, he said. In a bid to inspire community-wide transformation, Haryana has also launched the model solar village (MSV) initiative, under which one village in each district will be developed as a self-sufficient solar-powered hub. Villages with a population of over 5,000 are eligible for a Central Financial Assistance of up to Rs 1 crore. Balu village in Kaithal has already earned the distinction of becoming the state's first model solar village, with selections underway in Karnal and Kurukshetra. These villages are being equipped with solar-powered street lights, home lighting systems, water supply systems, and pumps, creating a 24×7 green energy ecosystem, Singh said. To facilitate smooth implementation, Haryana's Discoms have developed an integrated online portal and established over 280 help desks across subdivisions. PTI SUN BAL BAL view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
