Sachin Malik Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has achieved a historic Milestone in the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, securing the first Position in the country in terms of rooftop Solar installations by installing more than 876,500 rooftop Solar Plants. Uttar Pradesh has achieved this feat by surpassing Gujarat. The achievement is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of “Solar Energy for Every Household,” along with the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the efforts and continuous monitoring of Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma.
Under the continuous monitoring of Energy Minister A.K. Sharma, Coordinated efforts by UPNEDA, the Electricity Department, DISCOM, banking institutions and authorized vendors have taken the Scheme forward in mission Mode. Regular reviews at the district level, banking follow-ups, monitoring of metering and speedy resolution of Pending cases have accelerated the Pace of rooftop Solar Installations.
Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said that more than 2,942 MW of rooftop Solar capacity has been installed in the State so far, with the Potential to Generate more than 13.2 Million units of Clean Electricity Per day. This is not only helping Millions of families reduce their Electricity expenses but is also Strengthening the State energy Self-Reliance. Rooftop Solar is estimated to Save land requirements equivalent to approximately 11,700 acres and reduce annual CO₂ emissions by more than 3.4 Million tonnes. This environmental benefit is considered equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed in one Year by more than 150 Million Trees.
The PM Surya Ghar Scheme has also created new employment opportunities in the State. UPNEDA has empanelled more than 8,000 vendors, through which more than 100,000 direct employment opportunities have been Generated in the solar energy Sector. Meanwhile, an ecosystem for Solar manufacturing and allied industries is rapidly developing in various industrial areas of the State, including Noida, Greater Noida, Jewar, Dadri, Mathura and Ghaziabad.
The success of the Scheme is also reflected in the ranking of districts. Fifteen districts of Uttar Pradesh have secured Positions among the Top 100 districts in the country. Lucknow has secured the first Position in the country, While Varanasi Stands at 10th Position. Financial assistance of more than ₹7,700 crore through central and State Subsidies has contributed to the Success of the Scheme, making it easier for domestic consumers to adopt rooftop Solar Systems.
Minister Sharma said that this achievement of Uttar Pradesh is not limited to securing the No. 1 ranking in the country. It is an important Step towards translating Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of a Clean, Self-Reliant and Green India into reality on the Ground. Uttar Pradesh is now not only the Country No. 1 State in rooftop Solar installations, but is also establishing a Strong identity among the leading States in the fields of Solar energy, Green Jobs and a Clean-Energy-based Economy.
