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Diu Becomes India’s First 100% Solar-Powered District

Diu Becomes India’s First 100% Solar-Powered District

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May 30, 2025

Diu Becomes India’s First 100% Solar-Powered District

Diu, a Union Territory district, has become the first in India to meet 100% of its electricity needs with solar energy, achieving a generation capacity of 11.88 MW. 

  • This achievement highlights India’s progress in renewable energy adoption, especially at the district level.

Significance

  • Demonstrates the economic viability of solar energy infrastructure with investment recovery.
  • Supports India’s climate commitments and energy transition goals.
  • Shows effective implementation of PM-Surya Ghar Yojana in urban-rural energy access.

About PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana 

Feature Details
Type Central Sector Scheme
Launch Year 2024
Ministry Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Objective Provide free electricity up to 300 units/month to households using rooftop solar panels
Target 1 crore households across India
Mode Subsidy-based rooftop solar installations (The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels).
Other Features: It will create more than 3 lakh skilled manpower, through fresh skilling, and up-skilling.

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