Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana

August 11, 2026 4:45 PM

India’s solar revolution lights the path to a Viksit Bharat

India’s journey towards a cleaner, more secure and self-reliant energy future is emerging as one of the defining achievements of the Narendra Modi government. Over the past decade, solar energy has moved from being a relatively small component of India’s power sector to becoming one of the principal pillars of the country’s renewable energy expansion. The scale and speed of this transformation demonstrate how sustained policy support, infrastructure development, technological innovation an...

August 3, 2026 11:30 AM

From 3 GW to 162 GW: The rise of India’s solar power sector

India has witnessed one of the fastest expansions of solar energy in the world over the past decade. From an installed solar capacity of around 3 GW in 2014, the country has grown to 162.15 GW as of June 30, 2026, making solar the largest contributor to India's renewable energy capacity. The latest milestone comes with the approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), which seeks to further accelerate the country's clean energy transition through floating solar projects backed by...

July 31, 2026 10:56 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana to develop 5,000 MW floating solar capacity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a ₹5,070 crore scheme to accelerate the development of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) projects integrated with energy storage systems across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The Cabinet’s approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana expands India’s clean-energy capacity through the innovative use of our reservoirs and inland water bodies. T...