In Short : The Saubhagya Scheme, launched in 2017, has achieved near-universal household electrification across India, bringing power to millions of rural and urban homes. By providing last-mile connectivity, the scheme has transformed lives, improved education and healthcare access, and boosted livelihoods. The government continues to strengthen infrastructure to ensure reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity […]
Goa Aims for 50% Rooftop Solar Coverage in Households Within a Year – EQ
In Short : Goa plans to install rooftop solar systems in 50% of its households within the next year, aiming to enhance renewable energy capacity. Led by the Goa Energy Development Agency, the initiative offers financial assistance through the revamped Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan 2024 scheme. This effort supports Goa’s contribution to India’s 2030 target […]
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Powers 8.86 Lakh Households, Aims for Nationwide Solar Expansion – EQ
In Short : The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited 8.86 lakh households, with 1.71 crore registrations and 45.15 lakh applications as of February 2025. The initiative aims to reach one crore households by 2027, with 45% of beneficiaries enjoying zero electricity bills. The government targets 10 lakh installations by March 2025 and […]
Various schemes implemented by Government of India to achieve uninterrupted power supply to all households – EQ Mag Pro
Government of India had been helping the States through its various schemes including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) to achieve the objective of providing uninterrupted power supply to all households. Under the recently launched Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the State Power Distribution Utilities are financially supported […]
Guj’s rooftop solar power scheme aims to cover 2 lakh families
Gujarat energy minister Saurabh Patel said here on Thursday that the state government’s rooftop solar panel scheme aims to cover two lakh households by March 31 next year. Under the scheme, people can install solar panels for electricity generation on the roof of their houses, and if there is surplus electricity, they can sell it […]
Germany needs to ease rules to hit 2030 renewables target
Germany needs to ease restrictions on the location and size of solar power plants and wind turbines and increase incentives if the country is to meet a target demanding it double renewable energy capacity by 2030, energy companies said on Tuesday. Germany has set a target of generating 65% of its power from renewable sources […]
