Indian minister touts solar rooftops for zero electricity bills, but report shows targets, budget use lag.

Indian Minister Prahlad Joshi promoted solar rooftops as a cost-effective way to generate power, stating households can produce enough energy to have zero electricity bills for 40 years. The government's Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme offers subsidies for installations. However, a parliamentary report highlights that India's solar targets are not being met, with low utilization of allocated budgets and slow scheme implementation. The report also notes the government's focus on solar over other renewables.

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