PM Surya Ghar marks two years; 75 lakh households targeted by December 2026
On 4 June 2026, marking two years of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the scheme has crossed 40 lakh households and targets 75 lakh by December 2026.
Summary
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 4 June 2026, at an event marking two years of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, that the scheme has crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households and is expected to cross 75 lakh by December 2026. Joshi introduced the Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model, under which about 30 lakh rooftop installations are planned, and launched the PM Surya Ghar logo and a WhatsApp bot. May 2026 saw a record 3.16 lakh installations, and more than ₹22,750 crore in subsidies has been released. The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on 13 February 2024, and the Cabinet approved it with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore to provide rooftop solar and up to 300 units of free electricity a month to one crore households.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 June 2026
- Households so far
- Over 40 lakh
- Target
- 75 lakh by December 2026
- New model
- Utility-Linked Aggregation (~30 lakh installations planned)
- Record month
- May 2026: 3.16 lakh installations
- Subsidy released
- Over ₹22,750 crore
- Static
- Launched 13 Feb 2024; outlay ₹75,021 crore; 1 crore households; up to 300 free units/month
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As stated on 4 June 2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to cross how many households by December 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 75 lakh
Pralhad Joshi said the scheme, which has crossed 40 lakh households, is expected to cross 75 lakh by December 2026.
Which new model was introduced on 4 June 2026 to speed up rooftop solar adoption among underserved households under PM Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: D — Utility-Linked Aggregation model
The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model was introduced, with about 30 lakh installations planned across States.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved by the Cabinet with what total outlay?
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Correct answer: C — ₹75,021 crore
The Cabinet approved the scheme with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore for one crore households (PIB, 29 February 2024).