Odisha tops rooftop solar scheme in India

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded the highest achievement in the country under the utility-led aggregation scheme, a rooftop solar initiative under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, reflecting its implementation strategy and risingconsumer participation in renewable energy adoption.The achievement was highlighted during the 29th board meeting of power distribution companies responsible for electricity supply in different parts of Odisha. Chief secretary Anu Garg chaired the meeting here on Wednesday.According to an official govt statement, Odisha has made encouraging progress under both rooftop solar schemes. A total of 55,888 installations have been completed under PMSG-MBY, while the ULA scheme has added 29,000 more, taking the total number of rooftop solar systems installed in the state to 84,888.Odisha targets to cover three lakh households under the scheme. Sources said Odisha has achieved 83,979 installations, showing steady progress. tnnTo accelerate implementation, the authorities are preparing to scale up the pace to 25,000 installations per month in the coming phases.