India’s clean energy journey has just hit a powerful milestone. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, nearly 24 lakh households have now switched to rooftop solar power. This isn’t just a government statistic. It reflects lakhs of families cutting electricity bills, reducing carbon emissions, and becoming direct participants in India’s green energy transformation.
India has crossed a remarkable milestone in its journey towards clean energy. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached a total of 23,96,497 household installations of rooftop solar systems, bringing solar power to 24,00,000 homes across the country. Well, this is not just a number; it represents families saving money on electricity, people reducing their carbon footprint, and becoming part of India’s green energy movement.
Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, shared this achievement in the Rajya Sabha, confirming that the scheme has successfully achieved 23.96% of its ambitious target to cover one crore households by FY 2026–2027.
Where Does India Stand Today?
As of December, a total of 53,54,099 applications have been received on the national portal, and 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country, covering 23,96,497 households. This shows the growing interest among Indian families who want to reduce their electricity costs while contributing to a cleaner environment.
The scheme was launched on February 13, 2024, with a total allocation of ₹75,021 crore, making it one of the largest residential solar initiatives. The response has been overwhelming, with applications from urban and rural areas across all states.
The Ambitious Push For FY 2025–2026
The government is not slowing down. According to Minister Yesso Naik, the target for the financial year is to add 35 lakh households to the scheme. This is a significant acceleration compared to previous years and shows the government’s commitment to meeting the overall goal.
With installation picking up speed and awareness spreading through word of mouth, officials remain confident about achieving the national target of one crore homes within the scheduled timeline. The demand-driven model is working well, allowing any residential consumer with a valid connected electricity supply to apply and benefit.
Understanding PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
This ambitious project aims to install solar panels on one crore houses to generate electricity from solar energy. The idea is simple yet powerful, helping households to reduce their electricity bills while accelerating India’s shift towards renewable energy.
Who Can Apply?
All residential consumers in the country, having a valid connected electricity connection to the local DISCOM, can avail the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by applying on the national portal. This makes it accessible to millions of Indian families who are connected to their local power distribution company.
What Do Families Get?
Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides substantial financial support to make solar installation affordable.
- Subsidy structure: The scheme provides a subsidy of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2 kW capacity and 40% of the additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity.
- Free electricity: Installing solar panels on the rooftop will help these families to get up to 300 units of electricity free every month.
- Additional income: They will also earn ₹17,000 to ₹18,000 per annum by selling the extra electricity produced from the solar panels.
Your first 3 months of electricity, completely free, and then you earn money by selling excess power back to the grid. This is the reality of lakhs of Indian families today.
State-Wise Performance Highlights
While specific state-wise data for December 2025 was not disclosed in the parliamentary statement, earlier reports indicated a strong performance across several regions:
- Leading states, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, have been contributing significantly to installation numbers.
- 100 percent achievement: Chandigarh and Daman and Diu have achieved 100 percent of their government building rooftop solar target.
- Growing awareness: Applications continue to increase as satisfied consumers spread the word about the benefits.
How Does This Compare Globally?
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, is setting benchmarks internationally. Few countries have attempted residential solar adoption at this scale, with such comprehensive financial support.
If the scheme achieves its full target, India will have one crore households generating clean energy, a number that would make it one of the most successful residential solar programs globally.
Conclusion
The achievement of nearly 24 lakh solar-powered homes under the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is far more than a statistic. It reflects families saving money, lowering carbon emissions, and actively contributing to India’s renewable future.
With almost 24% of the national target already achieved and an ambitious push to add 35 lakh more homes this year, the momentum is clearly on India’s side. As the country moves steadily toward one crore solar-powered homes by 2027, every rooftop panel installed brings India closer to energy security, environmental sustainability, and household-level economic empowerment. The future of India’s solar revolution is no longer distant — it is already shining on millions of rooftops.
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