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PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM Expand Decentralised Solar Reach
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PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM Expand Decentralised Solar Reach

The government said more than five point one two seven million (mn) households have benefited under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and two point eight three nine million (mn) irrigation pumps have been solarised under PM-KUSUM, in a Lok Sabha reply. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said it is reviewing implementation with states, power distribution companies and banks and taking measures based on feedback to improve delivery. The schemes are demand driven, with PM Surya Ghar primarily benefiting individual households and PM-KUSUM primarily benefiting individual farmer families.

Since 2023-24 a total of 114,502 megawatt (MW) of renewable energy capacity has been added across the country up to July 31, 2026, including 68,765.72 MW of ground mounted solar, 21,864.62 MW of rooftop solar and 4,116.89 MW under off grid solar and PM-KUSUM. The ministry said these additions reflect both large scale and decentralised deployment and support the government objective of expanding renewable access. Higher central financial assistance has been provided for north eastern states, hilly states and Union Territories and island Union Territories, which have relatively low renewable potential.

State wise data showed Gujarat recorded the highest total renewable energy capacity addition at 31,184.32 MW, followed by Rajasthan at 27,524.79 MW and Maharashtra at 17,390.32 MW during the period. The Centre has released Rs 287.002 billion (bn) in financial assistance for PM Surya Ghar since 2023-24 up to August 10, 2026, with Maharashtra receiving Rs 51.7738 bn, Gujarat Rs 57.4387 bn and Uttar Pradesh Rs 48.9193 bn. Under PM-KUSUM Rs 108.508 bn was released during 2023-24 to July 31, 2026, with Maharashtra receiving Rs 59.2519 bn.

The ministry said it is promoting decentralised solar energy in regions with relatively low renewable energy potential, including Bihar and the Seemanchal region, so these areas can also benefit. Regular monitoring and regional review meetings will continue as part of efforts to improve implementation and expand the benefits of decentralised solar energy. Officials said the measures are intended to increase energy access and support farmer incomes while advancing national renewable targets.

The government said more than five point one two seven million (mn) households have benefited under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and two point eight three nine million (mn) irrigation pumps have been solarised under PM-KUSUM, in a Lok Sabha reply. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said it is reviewing implementation with states, power distribution companies and banks and taking measures based on feedback to improve delivery. The schemes are demand driven, with PM Surya Ghar primarily benefiting individual households and PM-KUSUM primarily benefiting individual farmer families. Since 2023-24 a total of 114,502 megawatt (MW) of renewable energy capacity has been added across the country up to July 31, 2026, including 68,765.72 MW of ground mounted solar, 21,864.62 MW of rooftop solar and 4,116.89 MW under off grid solar and PM-KUSUM. The ministry said these additions reflect both large scale and decentralised deployment and support the government objective of expanding renewable access. Higher central financial assistance has been provided for north eastern states, hilly states and Union Territories and island Union Territories, which have relatively low renewable potential. State wise data showed Gujarat recorded the highest total renewable energy capacity addition at 31,184.32 MW, followed by Rajasthan at 27,524.79 MW and Maharashtra at 17,390.32 MW during the period. The Centre has released Rs 287.002 billion (bn) in financial assistance for PM Surya Ghar since 2023-24 up to August 10, 2026, with Maharashtra receiving Rs 51.7738 bn, Gujarat Rs 57.4387 bn and Uttar Pradesh Rs 48.9193 bn. Under PM-KUSUM Rs 108.508 bn was released during 2023-24 to July 31, 2026, with Maharashtra receiving Rs 59.2519 bn. The ministry said it is promoting decentralised solar energy in regions with relatively low renewable energy potential, including Bihar and the Seemanchal region, so these areas can also benefit. Regular monitoring and regional review meetings will continue as part of efforts to improve implementation and expand the benefits of decentralised solar energy. Officials said the measures are intended to increase energy access and support farmer incomes while advancing national renewable targets.

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