India, Oct. 22 -- More than one lakh power consumers in the capital have registered for rooftop solar connections within a month of a dedicated portal being launched. Latest figures up to October 21 show 1,02,461 registrations. The drive is part of the Delhi government's plan to provide 2,30,000 free installations by March 2027.

Power Minister Ashish Sood called the numbers a milestone in clean energy. He said the achievement belongs to the citizens of Delhi. "Our people are stepping forward to make Delhi cleaner, greener, and energy independent," he said. He also said the progress was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and PM Surya Ghar initiative.

The numbers show that people across the city are signing up. BSES Raj...