Policy & Subsidy
PM Surya Ghar crosses 40 lakh homes — what it means for you
In shortPM Surya Ghar has now installed rooftop solar on over 40 lakh homes (from ~31–33 lakh in May 2026), with 1 crore+ registrations. New registrations closed on 6 June 2026, so if you applied earlier, the focus now is your installation and subsidy-credit timeline.
India’s flagship rooftop solar scheme keeps setting records. As of mid-2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has solarised more than 40 lakh homes, with over one crore registrations on the national portal.
What changed
- New registrations closed on 6 June 2026. If you registered before then, your application is still valid — the focus now shifts from “how to register” to application status, installation, and subsidy credit.
- Installations are running at 3 lakh+ per month, up from a few thousand before the scheme.
- Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh lead on installs.
What it means for you
If you have already applied, the two things to track are your installation date and your net-metering approval with the DISCOM. Subsidy is credited after commissioning — officially within 30 days, though in practice it often takes 45–60 days.
If you missed the window, keep an eye out — watch this space for the next intake, and use the time to compare vetted installers and lock in a fair price.
Figures are from official sources and change frequently — always confirm the latest on the PM Surya Ghar portal.
Sources
- MNRE / PIB, 2026
- pmsuryaghar.gov.in