PM Surya Ghar scheme: 7.77 mn applications, 4.19 mn solar installs since 2024
Synopsis
India's flagship rooftop solar scheme has crossed 4.19 million installations — but with 7.77 million applications filed, nearly half of all applicants are still waiting. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra dominate both installs and subsidy releases, while ₹28,390.50 crore has already been disbursed by the Centre. The pace of clearance in the next two quarters will test whether the scheme's ambition matches its execution.
Key Takeaways
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has received 7.77 million applications since its launch in February 2024 .
Nearly 4.19 million rooftop solar systems have been installed, covering 5.04 million households and adding 14,894.95 MW of capacity.
The Centre has released ₹28,390.50 crore as Central Financial Assistance under the scheme.
Gujarat leads with 7,80,553 installations and 2,924.99 MW capacity; Maharashtra tops applications at 14,59,943 .
Installations account for roughly 54% of applications received — over 3.58 million applicants are still awaiting fulfilment.
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has received 7.77 million applications since its launch in February 2024, with nearly 4.19 million rooftop solar systems installed across the country, Parliament was informed on Tuesday, 11 August 2025. The scheme has cumulatively added 14,894.95 MW of rooftop solar capacity, covering 5.04 million households nationwide.
Key Scheme Figures
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that the Centre has released ₹28,390.50 crore as Central Financial Assistance under the scheme. The installation count represents approximately 54% of total applications received — signalling strong conversion, though nearly half of applicants are still awaiting fulfilment.
State-wise Installations and Capacity
Gujarat leads all states with 7,80,553 installations and the highest installed capacity at 2,924.99 MW, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 7,29,337 installations and 2,456.15 MW, and Maharashtra at 7,11,190 installations and 2,608.12 MW. Kerala recorded 3,15,129 installations at 1,220.83 MW, while Rajasthan posted 2,83,051 installations at 1,097.92 MW.
Among other states, Tamil Nadu saw 88,133 installations from 1,06,266 applications, covering 1,04,059 households and adding 320.24 MW. Uttarakhand recorded 98,443 installations from 1,43,406 applications, with an installed capacity of 354.41 MW. Chhattisgarh posted 87,106 installations from 1,96,400 applications, while Telangana saw 56,462 installations from 87,832 applications.
Applications by State
The highest number of applications — nearly 14,59,943 — came from Maharashtra, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 11,83,914 and Gujarat at 11,78,459. Andhra Pradesh recorded 9,12,788 applications, reflecting strong demand from southern states as well.
Subsidy Released by State
Gujarat received the largest subsidy outflow at ₹5,711 crore, followed by Maharashtra at ₹5,139 crore and Uttar Pradesh at ₹4,843 crore. Kerala received ₹2,098 crore and Rajasthan received ₹1,897 crore. Tamil Nadu saw ₹589 crore released, while Uttarakhand utilised ₹769 crore in subsidy.
How the Scheme Works
The ministry described PM Surya Ghar as a 'demand-driven scheme' under which residential consumers holding a grid-connected electricity connection from their local distribution company can apply through the national portal. Disbursements are linked to verified installations, making it one of the more structured subsidy frameworks in India's renewable energy push. This comes amid the Centre's broader target of scaling rooftop solar as part of its clean energy commitments — a sector that has historically lagged behind utility-scale solar in deployment pace.
With over 3.58 million applications still pending installation, the pace of fulfilment will be a key metric to watch in the coming quarters.
Point of View
Not the headline figure. Nearly 3.58 million households applied and have not yet received a system, which in a demand-driven scheme points to bottlenecks in distribution company coordination, installer capacity, or subsidy processing. Gujarat's dominance in both installs and subsidy release also raises a structural question: is the scheme reaching energy-poor states, or is it accelerating in states that already had stronger grid and installer ecosystems? The ₹28,390.50 crore released is substantial, but disbursement pace relative to pending applications will be the true accountability metric as Parliament continues to monitor rollout.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Central government scheme launched in February 2024 that provides subsidies for rooftop solar installations to residential consumers with grid-connected electricity connections. Applicants register through a national portal and receive Central Financial Assistance upon verified installation.
How many rooftop solar systems have been installed under PM Surya Ghar?
Nearly 4.19 million rooftop solar systems have been installed as of the data presented to Parliament on 11 August 2025, covering 5.04 million households and adding a cumulative capacity of 14,894.95 MW.
Which state has the highest installations under the scheme?
Gujarat leads all states with 7,80,553 installations and the highest installed capacity of 2,924.99 MW. It also received the largest subsidy release of approximately ₹5,711 crore. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of applications at nearly 14,59,943.
How much subsidy has the government released under PM Surya Ghar?
The Centre has released ₹28,390.50 crore as Central Financial Assistance under the scheme. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are the top three recipients of subsidy disbursements.
Why are millions of applicants still waiting for installation?
With 7.77 million applications received and 4.19 million systems installed, approximately 3.58 million applicants — nearly 46% — are yet to receive installations. The ministry has described the scheme as demand-driven, but the gap suggests constraints in installer capacity, distribution company coordination, or subsidy processing timelines.
