May 31, 2026 1:17 PM

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India achieves highest-ever single-day record under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi, today, said that on the 29th of this month, India has achieved the highest-ever single-day record of 15 thousand rooftop solar installations across the country under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. 
 
In a social media post, Mr Joshi informed that Maharashtra has emerged as a leading contributor to this success by registering a record 4,700 rooftop solar installations in one day.
 
He added that with this achievement, Maharashtra has become the second state in the country, after Gujarat, to cross the landmark of six lakh rooftop solar installations. 
 
Mr Joshi said that these milestones reflect the rapid adoption of clean energy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, driving India towards a greener and sustainable future.