PM Surya Ghar Scheme Records 4.19 Million Rooftop Solar Installations Across India
Since its launch in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has received 7.77 million applications and installed 4.19 million rooftop solar systems across India, covering over 5 million households with a cumulative capacity of nearly 14,895 MW. The government has disbursed approximately Rs 28,390 crore in financial assistance. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh lead in installations and subsidy disbursement. The demand-driven scheme allows residential consumers with grid connections to apply via a national portal, aiming to expand rooftop solar adoption nationwide.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-right overall (Left 0%, Centre 46%, Right 54%). Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, swarajyamag, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 11 Aug, 11:42 am. Other outlets followed.