PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Slow Rollout Flagged
Why in the news
A report by IEEFA and JMK Research & Analytics said PMSGY is progressing slowly even though applications and incentives have jumped.
About the scheme
- Central initiative for residential rooftop solar across India.
- Target: 1 crore rooftop connections by FY2027, using capital subsidy and cheap loans.
- Subsidy only for DCR-compliant (India-made) modules.
Implementation challenges
- Delays: 45-120 days from net meter shortage, poor coordination among consumers, installers and DISCOMs.
- Cost: DCR modules are ₹12/watt dearer than imports, making large systems less attractive.
- State targets: no clear, time-bound rooftop goals for individual States.
Exam angle
- Report by: IEEFA and JMK Research.