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India has reached a milestone by achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources as of June 2025, surpassing its original target. This accomplishment highlights India's dedication to climate action and sustainable development. The country added a substantial 48,436 MW in renewable energy during
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), a government initiative to install rooftop solar systems for one crore households by FY 2026-27, has currently reached 23.96 lakh households, approximately 24% of its target. The scheme, designed to empower residential consumers with grid-connected electricity, has seen 53.54
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Union Minister Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated a 45 kW On-Grid Solar Power System at a water pumping station in North Goa, part of IREDA's CSR initiative. The project aims to generate 60,000 units annually, achieving 100% solarization of the pumping load and promoting sustainable public water distribution
Clean Energy
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the launch of the first training program on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing and the updated Solar PV Potential Assessment Report, estimating a feasible capacity of 3,343 GW across India. These initiatives aim to enhance India's clean energy capabilities, achieve energy independence
SAUBHAGYA
The Government of India launched the SAUBHAGYA scheme in October 2017 to provide electricity connections to un-electrified households in rural and urban areas. The scheme was completed by March 31, 2022, electrifying approximately 2.86 crore households. The government continues to support electrification through the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
Rajasthan
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan, highlighting the state's significant shift towards renewable energy, with nearly 70% of its power capacity now sourced from renewables. The project, developed by Zelestra India, will generate 755 GWh of clean electricity annually,
Solar Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing the transformative role of solar power in the global energy landscape, highlighting the International Solar Alliance's efforts in promoting clean energy worldwide. This statement was made in response to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's post on social media. Source:
Diu
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi praised Diu for becoming the first district in India to meet its entire daytime electricity demand through solar energy, achieving a capacity of 11.88 MW. During his visit, he reviewed solar energy progress and called for faster implementation of the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana to maximize