Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana':
I. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.
III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement I — Correct. The scheme targets installing rooftop solar panels in 1 crore households in the residential sector, giving them free electricity.
Statement II — Correct. MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) trains people at the grassroot level in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of solar rooftop systems.
Statement III — Correct. The scheme's capacity-building component aims to create 3+ lakh skilled workers through fresh skilling and up-skilling — meeting the demand for solar technicians.
All three statements describe different parts of the same scheme — no contradictions.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (for Revision)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | February 2024 |
| Ministry | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
| Target | 1 crore households with rooftop solar panels |
| Benefit | Free electricity to households (up to 300 units/month) |
| Subsidy | Central Financial Assistance for solar panel installation |
| Capacity Building | Training 3+ lakh skilled workers (fresh skilling + up-skilling) |
| Goal | Reduce electricity bills, promote renewable energy, create green jobs |
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