Odisha Tops PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards in Medium Consumer Base Category
Odisha secures top honours for rooftop solar implementation, leading the country in consumer applications, installations and DISCOM inspections under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
June 05, 2026. By News Bureau
The recognition follows Odisha's performance during the nationwide ‘Month of Solar’ campaign held in May 2026. The achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts of the Government of Odisha and the Tata Power-led Odisha DISCOMs. Operating as joint ventures with the state government, these DISCOMs serve as the nodal agencies for implementing the rooftop solar programme across Odisha.
Odisha earned national recognition across several key implementation parameters under the PM Surya Ghar initiative, showcasing strong performance in consumer outreach, project execution and operational efficiency. The state secured the first rank for the highest number of consumer applications, the maximum number of rooftop solar installations commissioned, and the highest number of DISCOM technical inspections conducted. It also achieved the third rank in vendor registrations, further strengthening Odisha’s solar ecosystem and supporting the expansion of rooftop solar adoption across the state.
As of June 2026, Odisha has recorded remarkable progress under the PM Surya Ghar initiative. The rapid adoption of rooftop solar is helping households reduce dependence on conventional grid power while enabling significant savings on monthly electricity expenses.
The impact of the programme extends beyond clean energy generation. Thousands of households across Odisha are witnessing substantial reductions in their electricity bills, with many consumers reporting near-zero monthly power expenses.
In Western Odisha alone, nearly 11,000 households have received nearly zero bills through rooftop solar adoption. The resulting savings are being channelled towards essential household priorities, including education, healthcare, mobility and long-term financial security.
The success of Odisha's rooftop solar programme highlights the state's commitment to accelerating clean energy adoption, strengthening energy self-reliance and advancing India's renewable energy goals.
With continued support from the Government of Odisha, Tata Power-led Odisha DISCOMs, implementation partners and consumers, the state is creating a scalable model for sustainable energy transition; one that combines environmental responsibility with tangible socio-economic benefits for citizens.
The recognition at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards reinforces Odisha's position as a frontrunner in India's clean energy transformation and underscores its vision of building a greener, more energy-secure future for all.
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