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Uttar Pradesh Advances Ambitious Solar Rooftop Rollout, Targets 8 Lakh Units by 2027

With over 1 lakh installations completed, the state is on track to meet its FY2025-26 goal of 2.65 lakh units under India’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative.

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Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.
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Overview

  • The Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of installing 8 lakh rooftop solar plants by March 2027 under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
  • As of April 2025, the state has completed over 1 lakh installations, averaging 11,000 per month and 500 per day.
  • The FY2025-26 target is 2.65 lakh installations, with a monthly goal of 22,000 units and district-level targets of 300 installations.
  • The initiative is monitored in real time via the Chief Minister’s Dashboard, ensuring systematic progress tracking and governance.
  • More than 2,500 vendors have been empanelled, with 1,800 receiving formal training and access to financial support through loans and credit guarantees.