by Q. Consider the following statements about ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
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 grassroots levels.
III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and upskilling, under scheme component of capacity building.
Which of the statements above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II and III
Answer: (d) I, II and III
Explanation:
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana targets the installation of rooftop solar systems in one crore households across the residential sector.
It includes a training program by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to teach installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of solar rooftop systems at the grassroots level.
A capacity-building component aims to develop over three lakh skilled workers through both fresh training and upskilling initiatives.
Answer: (d) I, II and III
