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?
Explanation
Answer: (d) I, II, and III
Explanation:
• PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (launched 2024) aims to provide free electricity via solar rooftops to households.
• Statement I:
o The scheme targets installing solar rooftop panels in 100 million (one crore) households to provide up to 300 units of free electricity monthly.
o Conclusion: Correct.
• Statement II:
o The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) oversees the scheme and includes grassroots training for installation, operation, maintenance, and repairs of solar systems to ensure local capacity.
o Conclusion: Correct.
• Statement III:
o The scheme includes a capacity-building component to create >3 lakh skilled workers through training and upskilling, boosting employment in the solar sector.
o Conclusion: Correct.
• Option Analysis:
o (a) I and II: Incorrect, as III is also correct.
o (b) I and III: Incorrect, as II is also correct.
o (c) II and III: Incorrect, as I is also correct.
o (d) I, II, and III: Correct.
Final Answer: (d)