More than 44,000 government buildings across India are connected to solar power, generating annual savings of around ₹700 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit. He also highlighted progress under PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar, alongside India’s achievement of meeting 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025.
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New Delhi, Nov 02: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted India’s progress in renewable energy, stating that more than 44,000 government buildings across the country are now connected to solar power, generating annual savings of around ₹700 crore. Addressing the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi, he said India had made significant advances in clean energy over the past 12 years by expanding solar power adoption across industries, farms and households.
Highlighting the benefits for the agriculture sector, the Prime Minister said more than 30 lakh farmers have received solar-powered irrigation facilities under the PM-KUSUM scheme. According to estimates cited by him, each farmer can save around ₹1 lakh annually through the use of solar pumps. The initiative is aimed at reducing dependence on conventional electricity and diesel-based irrigation while supporting farmers through access to solar energy.
PM Modi said the government aims to bring every government building, school, college, hospital and street-lighting system under solar energy. He also highlighted the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024 with a target of installing rooftop solar systems in one crore households. According to the Prime Minister, more than 65 lakh households have joined the initiative in the past 24–25 months, reflecting growing participation in rooftop solar adoption.
The Prime Minister also underlined India’s progress towards its international climate commitments. He said the country achieved its target of sourcing 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of the schedule set under the Paris Agreement. He added that more than half of India’s installed power capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources. The achievement reflects the expansion of renewable energy and other non-fossil electricity sources as India works to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on conventional fuels.
The government’s solar initiatives are increasingly linking clean energy expansion with public expenditure savings, agricultural support and household participation. The focus on government infrastructure, solar irrigation and rooftop installations is expected to play an important role in broadening India’s renewable energy ecosystem.
India’s solar expansion is delivering benefits across government institutions, agriculture and households. The savings reported from government buildings, alongside progress under PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar, underline the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening energy security and supporting India’s clean energy transition.

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