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Pradhan Mantri – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna

A central government initiative aimed at promoting residential rooftop solar energy adoption by providing financial assistance to households for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems, thereby facilitating decentralized power generation.

Why it matters

  • Reduces the financial burden of electricity consumption for low and middle-income households.
  • Contributes to national energy security by diversifying the energy mix towards renewable sources.
  • Supports the transition toward sustainable development goals and carbon emission reduction targets.
  • Encourages the growth of the domestic renewable energy ecosystem and local employment opportunities.

How it is asked

Focus on the scheme's role in India's energy transition, the impact of decentralized renewable energy on grid stability, and the governance challenges associated with scaling rooftop solar infrastructure.