Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event coincides with the Ninth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance and the Fourth Conference on Green Hydrogen.
Highlighting India’s achievements over the past decade, the Prime Minister stated that the country fulfilled its Paris pledge in 2025 by sourcing half its installed power capacity from non-sources five years ahead of schedule. He noted that India ranks among the top three nations in renewable energy with nearly 300 Gigawatts achieved toward its 500-Gigawatt target for 2030, and announced a goal to add another 500 Gigawatts of new non-fossil capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
According to the Prime Minister, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached over 65 lakh households within 24 to 25 months. He also mentioned that the KUSUM scheme has provided solar irrigation to over 30 lakh farmers, while a target of about ₹2 lakh crore has been set for transmission infrastructure through Green Energy Corridors.
What it means
- Over 65 lakh households joined the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana within 24 to 25 months.
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