Naidu seeks ₹5,544 crore for rooftop solar for 9.24 lakh BC families

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked the Centre for ₹5,544 crore to extend PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to 9,24,069 BC families in the state. The proposal aims to let eligible families install rooftop solar systems without an upfront payment.

The proposed investment is at least ₹7,392 crore. Naidu has asked the Centre to provide ₹5,544 crore, while Andhra Pradesh would contribute ₹1,848 crore towards subsidies. The state has also proposed an extra ₹20,000 subsidy for each eligible BC family.

The proposed first phase would cover about 1,848 MW, or around 2 kW per household. Institutional loans would cover the remaining project cost, but the proposal does not state the total cost, borrowing required or repayment arrangements. Detailed project reports were submitted to the Centre on September 8, 2026.