2024-09-18 05:00 PM IST
During his visit to Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a scheme that provides free solar power to homes. This initiative aims to help one crore households across India install rooftop solar units and generate their own electricity. Approved on February 29, 2024, the scheme has a budget of Rs 75,021 crore and will run until the financial year 2026-27. It seeks to increase the use of solar energy and empower families to harness clean electricity. Implementation will be managed by the National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at the national level and State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) at the state level. Beneficiaries shared how this program has positively affected their lives, making energy more accessible and affordable.
