The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) has enabled more than 7.7 lakh households across India to receive zero electricity bills, as rooftop solar adoption under the scheme continues to scale up, the government said on Monday.
Launched in February 2024, the scheme aims to install rooftop solar (RTS) systems in one crore residential households by FY 2026–27, with a total outlay of ₹75,021 crore. As of 9 December 2025, around 19.46 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide, benefiting over 24.35 lakh households.
According to official data, central financial assistance (CFA) amounting to ₹13,926 crore has been disbursed to residential consumers, while more than 8.3 lakh collateral-free loan applications have been sanctioned under the programme. These loans are offered at an interest rate of 5.75% to improve the economic viability of rooftop solar installations.
The government said the scheme has significantly reduced household electricity expenses, with DISCOM-reported data showing 7,71,580 consumers experiencing zero energy charges during at least one billing cycle.
To expand access among rural households and economically weaker sections, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has also introduced guidelines for rooftop solar deployment under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) and RESCO models.
State-wise data indicates strong adoption in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan, which together account for a large share of installations, subsidies disbursed and loan approvals.
The update was provided by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the scheme’s role in accelerating India’s transition to clean and affordable household energy.
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