Ludhiana, Oct. 30 -- Despite the disbursement of subsidies worth Rs.4.6 crore under the Centre's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the flagship rooftop solar scheme is struggling to gain traction in Ludhiana. More than a year since its launch in February 2024, the power department has received only 1,223 applications from residents across the district, officials familiar with the matter said.

Reportedly, the scheme, which will remain operational until March 2027, was launched in collaboration with state power departments, and was designed to make households self-reliant in electricity generation while reducing dependence on conventional power sources.

Under the scheme, homeowners receive financial assistance ranging from Rs.30,000 to Rs....