QUESTION

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Social Issues & Schemes

Prelims 2025

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?

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Explanation

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a major government initiative to expand rooftop solar adoption in the residential sector, while also building technical capacity across the country.

Statement I: Correct

  • The scheme targets the installation of 1 crore solar rooftop panels in households.

Statement II: Correct

  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE plans to train grassroots-level workers in installation, operation, and maintenance.

Statement III: Correct

  • The scheme aims to create over 3 lakh skilled workers through fresh skilling and up-skilling efforts.

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