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PM Surya Ghar in J&K: 46,133 Rooftop Solar Units, 55% of Target
J&K has installed 46,133 rooftop solar units under PM Surya Ghar, reaching 55.24% of its target, ahead of the national 50.80%. Bank loan rejections remain a hurdle.
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“PM Surya Ghar in J&K: 46,133 Rooftop Solar Units, 55% of Target”
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8 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Progress: J&K has installed 46,133 residential rooftop solar units, 55.24% of its target of 83,500 by March 31, 2027.
- Ahead of India: The national progress stands at 50.80%.
- Capacity: Total rooftop solar capacity in J&K has reached 165.24 MW.
- Subsidies paid: ₹344.14 crore from the Centre and ₹13 crore from the UT have reached beneficiaries.
- Key hurdle: A high rate of bank loan rejections is slowing installations.
Jammu and Kashmir has installed more than 46,000 residential rooftop solar units under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, officials said at a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo.
"J&K has achieved 55.24 per cent of its target under PM Surya Ghar, with 46,133 residential rooftops installed against the UT target of 83,500 installations by March 31, 2027. The achievement is higher than the national progress of 50.80 per cent," said Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department, Ashwani Kumar.
Region-Wise Progress
| Area | Installations | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| JPDCL (Jammu) | 17,809 | 62.69 MW |
| KPDCL (Kashmir) | 28,324 | 102.55 MW |
| Total | 46,133 | 165.24 MW |
That works out to an average of about 3.6 kW per household.
