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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Urges States to Implement PM Surya Ghar Scheme without Political Interference Across Eastern and Northeastern States

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi promotes the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in Eastern and Northeastern states, encouraging citizens to participate and enjoy benefits of up to 300 free electricity units.
The scheme aims to transform energy access across West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the Northeastern states, with a central government allocation of ?75,021 crore to light up 1 crore households.

Key Highlights of the review meeting:

- National Progress: 1.5 crore registrations nationwide, with 7.06 lakh households already benefitting.
- State-Level Subsidies: State governments urged to complement central subsidy with additional state-level subsidies.
- Vendor Engagement: Minister met with solar panel installation vendors to address challenges and boost rooftop solar installations.

Scheme Features and Benefits:

- Free Electricity: Up to 300 free electricity units per household.
- Government Funding: Support of up to ?78,000 per household.
- Renewable Energy: Targets to illuminate 1 crore homes across the nation.
Minister Joshi emphasized the need for unbiased execution, urging states to implement the scheme without political interference. The program aligns with India's vision of sustainable development and clean energy access for all.