ROOFTOP SOLAR REVOLUTION: THE LEGAL AND POLICY PUSH BEHIND PM SURYA GHAR

The Government of India solar power scheme, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana launched in 2024 has been considered as a revolutionary step aim to empower the country to become self-reliant by installation of rooftop solar panels in households and contribute to clean energy. This article examines the legal and policy framework behind the scheme in order to assess India's promising initiative of decentralized clean energy by turning residential rooftops into an important source of renewable energy. By tracing the foundations of the scheme, it analyses the statutory framework and legal architecture shaping the actual outcome of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The article identifies key challenges in implementation and concludes PM Surya Ghar Yojana reflects India's efforts towards self-sustainability in electricity generation.