- More than 16.7 lakh households have benefited from rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).
- Rs 9,280.88 crore has been given as Central Financial Assistance to support these installations.
- The scheme aims to reach one crore households by 2026-27, combining previous solar programs for a wider reach.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) is making great progress in promoting clean energy across India. Since it started in February 2024, this government scheme has been helping households by providing rooftop solar installations with strong financial support. If you want to know how this scheme can benefit you or your community, this article will walk you through the key details and progress of PMSG: MBY.
How PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Helps Households
Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, over 16.78 lakh households have already installed rooftop solar panels, allowing them to generate clean electricity and reduce their reliance on traditional power sources. This not only helps lower electricity bills but also supports a greener environment by cutting down carbon emissions.
Financial Support Provided Under the Scheme
One of the best parts of PMSG: MBY is the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) given to beneficiaries. As of 5th August 2025, the government has provided over Rs 9,280.88 crore to support these rooftop solar installations. This financial help makes it easier for households to adopt solar technology without paying the full upfront cost, making clean energy available to more people.
How the Scheme is Being Carried Out and Its Progress
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been actively running PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana since February 2024. This scheme builds on earlier efforts like the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, which started in March 2019 and runs until March 2026. With PMSG: MBY, the previous program has been combined to create a more complete and focused approach to rooftop solar adoption.
Timeline and Future Plans of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The big goal of PMSG: MBY is to have rooftop solar installations in one crore households by the financial year 2026-27. This shows the government’s commitment to increasing renewable energy use at the local level. The steady progress so far, with over 16.7 lakh households already benefiting, shows good momentum toward this goal.
If you want to get benefits under this scheme or want to know more, you can visit the official Ministry of New & Renewable Energy website at https://mnre.gov.in for detailed guidelines and how to apply.