PMSGMBY Set to Surpass 10 Lakh Installations by March 2025, Targeting One Crore by 2027

Launched in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) is India’s largest domestic rooftop solar scheme, aimed at promoting renewable energy adoption. The scheme offers households up to 300 units of free electricity monthly while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. With over 10 lakh installations projected by March 2025 and a target of one crore by 2027, the initiative is transforming energy accessibility and sustainability across the nation.

About PMSGMBY:

• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) is India’s largest domestic rooftop solar scheme launched in February 2024.

• It was launched to promote rooftop solar energy, lowering electricity bills, increasing dependence on renewable energy like solar energy, and decreasing dependence on non-renewable like fossil fuels.

• The households will be able to get upto 300 units of electricity free every month.

• By 2025, installations are expected to exceed 10 lakh, and

• By 2027, it is expected to reach one crore.

Leading states:

• Gujarat

• Maharstra 

• Kerala

Benefits of PMSGMBY:

• Financial relief: with the installation of rooftop solar panels people can lower their electricity bills, approx 28% of people using solar rooftop schemes have zero electricity bills.

• Environmental Benefits: It will help reduce dependence on non-renewable resources which will help in reducing carbon footprints.

• It will help in energy efficiency and energy saving

• It will create up to 17 lakh jobs in manufacturing, logistics, supply chains, sales, and other services.

Other government initiatives for solar power

• One Sun, One World, One Grid

• Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA)

• National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) and Smart Meter National Programme

• International Solar Alliance (ISA)

• National Solar Mission

• Solar Park Scheme

• Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)

Conclusion:

PMSGMBY is a revolutionary step toward making India a leader in renewable energy by providing financial relief, reducing carbon footprints, and creating millions of jobs. Through this initiative and complementary government schemes, the nation is steadily advancing toward sustainable and energy-efficient living.