Consider the following statements about ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’:

1. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
2. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroots levels.
3. 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?

1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III

Explanation

Statement I is correct

• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar scheme. It was launched in February 2024. It aims to transform India’s energy landscape by providing free electricity to households. By enabling widespread adoption of solar power, the scheme is poised to benefit 1 crore households across the country.

Statement II is correct

• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) intends to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairing of solar roof top systems at grass root level. Technicians/ Electricians/ Installers/ Engineers etc. will be provided training for installation/design/O&M for rooftop solar systems.

Statement III is correct

• It aims to create more than 3 lakh skilled manpower, through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building, out of which at least 1,00,000 will be Solar PV Technicians under scheme component of capacity building.

Answer: (d) I, II and III; Difficulty Level: Hard