Reportedly following the grand inauguration of the ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in ayodhya on january 22, prime minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to launch a scheme Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana with the target of installing rooftop solar panels on one crore homes. Over the years, the Modi-led central government has laid tremendous emphasis on enhancing solar energy capacity and a core part of that strategy is the installation of rooftop solar panels whose total capacity has skyrocketed from 1.8 GW in 2019 to more than 10.4 GW in 2024 as of today.
He added “The first decision I have taken after returning from ayodhya is that our government will launch Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana with the target of installing rooftop solar panels on 1 crore houses,” said the prime minister. “This will not only reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle classes, but will also make india self-reliant in the energy sector”. The initiative will prove to be a shot in the arm for India’s solar energy sector, which has amped up domestic manufacturing capacity and will significantly complement the Centre’s purported goal to embark on a journey towards ensuring 24-hour power supply throughout india by march 2025.
This solar scheme, coupled with others dedicated to enhancing access to electricity, like Saubhagya and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), is a testament to the Modi-led government’s commitment to ensure electricity access to indians across the board.
It will also bolster India’s leadership at the international Solar Alliance, an initiative founded and headquartered in india and joined by 121 nations, as it shall globally portray the immense potential of solar energy when it comes to empowering the poor and may emerge as a model for several nations, particularly Africa and Asia.
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