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    Question

    With reference to the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana,

    consider the following statements:  1. It was launched in 2024 and aims to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar panels.  2. The scheme offers a subsidy of up to 20% to households, making renewable energy more affordable and accessible.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 1 is correct: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in 2024 and aims to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar panels.  Statement 2 is not correct: The scheme has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore and is to be implemented till FY 2026-27.  • Installation Targets: ƒ By March 2025: To exceed 10 lakh, ƒ By October 2025: Doubling reaching 40 lakh, ƒ March 2027: 1 crore households.  • The scheme offers a subsidy of up to 40% to households, making renewable energy more affordable and accessible.

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