Context: UP ranks third in the country for solar installations, behind Gujarat and Maharashtra, and stands second nationwide in the number of applications received under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
More on the News:
- Implementation of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Approximately 2,75,936 households across the state are now equipped with rooftop solar systems, providing free electricity and reducing dependence on conventional power sources.
- Reduction in electricity expenditure: The scheme has helped reduce household electricity costs by 15–20%, enabling families to allocate more of their income toward education, healthcare, and savings.
- Major Beneficiaries: Small enterprises such as welding shops, flour mills, grocery stores, and mobile repair outlets have received significant gains.
- Socio-economic Impact: The scheme has transformed Uttar Pradesh’s rural and economically weaker regions, offering affordable and uninterrupted electricity through rooftop solar systems
- Subsidy Allocation: As of Oct 31,2025, subsidies worth Rs 1,808.09 crore have been disbursed, enabling public confidence and encouraging adoption.
- District wise Implementation: Districts like Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar, and Bareilly lead the way, with over 8,000 installations combined.
- Lucknow alone accounts for 4,271 units.
Other Achievements under Solar Energy:
- A Faridabad-based solar energy firm proposed to invest ₹800 crore in Aligarh.
- The MoU will be signed during the groundbreaking ceremony (GBC) scheduled to be held in December 2025.
- The firm proposed to purchase land in Aligarh and set up an industry to manufacture solar panels and other solar energy products.
Daily MCQ Practise
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY):
- Uttar Pradesh ranks secondhighest in the country for solar installations after Gujarat.
- It is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative.
- The scheme aims to supply solar power to 50 lakh households by March 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2, and 3
Ans. (c)