The Chhattisgarh government has approved the ambitious ‘Dweepti Yojana’ (2026–2031), a women-led renewable energy initiative aimed at making villages energy self-reliant. Through trained “Solar Didis,” women will manage solar infrastructure, energy cooperatives and innovative payment systems, marking a major step toward sustainable and inclusive rural development.
The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is rapidly transforming rural energy consumption in Rajnandgaon district, with villages like Bhothiparkhurd embracing rooftop solar installations and moving towards sustainable and cost-effective power solutions.
A Rajnandgaon resident has achieved zero electricity bills after installing a 3 kW rooftop solar system under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, saving nearly ₹1,000 monthly while promoting clean energy adoption.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is gaining momentum in rural Rajnandgaon, with a village sarpanch installing a 3 kW rooftop solar system that eliminated his electricity bills and inspired other households to adopt renewable energy.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a senior agriculture officer in Rajnandgaon installed a 3 kW solar rooftop plant, reducing his electricity bill to zero. The scheme is promoting clean energy, financial savings and energy self-reliance across the district.
During a Seva Parv event in Singhola, Chhattisgarh Energy Secretary Dr. Rohit Yadav promoted the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, highlighting subsidies of up to ₹1.08 lakh and affordable financing options for rooftop solar plants. The campaign targets six lakh households in the state by 2027.