PM-SGMBY: Bihar's Patna leads with 9,899 installations, ₹67.77 crore subsidy
The question asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to provide the current status, installation figures, subsidy disbursements, and implementation steps for the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), with specific details for Bihar.
Asked by Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy; Answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi).
- Over 50 lakh households have benefited from the scheme since its launch in February 2024.
- ₹28,024.21 crore in Central Financial Assistance (CFA) has been released across the country as on 04.08.2026.
- In Bihar, 25,157 rooftop solar systems have been installed, benefiting 25,790 households, with ₹165.36 crore in CFA released.
- The scheme is demand-driven and accessible via the National Portal (www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in).
- Collateral-free loans are available from nationalized banks at a concessional interest rate of 5.75% per annum (repo-rate plus 50 bps) for a tenure of 10 years.
- A grievance redressal mechanism is operational via Call Centre 15555 in 12 languages.
- Technical feasibility requirements have been waived, and auto load enhancement up to 10 kW has been introduced.
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Document details
| Official title | Implementation of PM-SGMBY |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q243 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 05.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |