Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- : Odisha has emerged as a national leader in renewable energy adoption, securing top honours at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards for its outstanding performance under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

The state received national recognition from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its exceptional achievements during the "Month of Solar" campaign conducted in May 2026, reinforcing Odisha's position at the forefront of India's clean energy transition.

Odisha registered an impressive performance across key parameters of rooftop solar implementation, securing first place in three major categories-Maximum Consumer Applications, Maximum Solar Installations, and Maximum DISCOM Inspections. The state ...