Solar Installed Capacity Surges Over 25 Times: Economic Survey

23 Jul 2024 CW Team

According to the Economic Survey, India's solar installed capacity has increased more than 25 times from 2014 to 2023. This dramatic growth underscores the country's commitment to enhancing its renewable energy infrastructure and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

In 2014, India's solar capacity was relatively modest, but significant policy support and investments have fueled a rapid expansion. The surge in installations reflects India's strategic push towards meeting its ambitious renewable energy targets and addressing climate change challenges.

The expansion of solar power capacity is a key component of India's broader energy transition strategy, aimed at increasing the share of clean energy in the national grid and improving environmental sustainability. This growth is expected to continue as India accelerates its efforts to meet both domestic and international climate commitments.

The Economic Survey highlights this achievement as a testament to India's progress in renewable energy and its ongoing efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient energy system. The increase in solar capacity not only supports India's green energy goals but also contributes to global efforts to combat climate change.

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13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has aligned the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the 73rd Amendment to strengthen village level planning and community ownership of water supply. Gram Panchayats, village water and sanitation committees and Pani Samitis are to plan, implement, manage and maintain piped water systems, with gram sabha processes formalising handover and oversight. Implementation support agencies including non government organisations, community based organisations and self help groups have been empanelled to train local committees and promote women participation. Under JJM, the department ..