Lucknow, April 2 -- Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in rooftop solar deployment under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, recording the highest monthly installations in March and sustaining momentum over the past several months.

According to official data, the state has received 12,66,309 applications, of which 4,48,233 rooftop solar systems have been installed so far, translating into a cumulative capacity of 1,524.61 MW. Subsidy disbursal has reached Rs.2,985.15 crore, largely driven by central assistance.

"UP continues to be on top for solar rooftop installation in the country and, in March, we even exceeded the target by installing a record 52,729 rooftops," UPNEDA director Indrajeet Singh said. In March, UP took the ...