Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission — Phase I

iAbout This Scheme

Launched on 11 January 2010 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Phase I (2010-2013) of the National Solar Mission set a target of 1,000 MW of solar power generation capacity. It introduced reverse bidding for solar power tariffs, launched the Rooftop PV and Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP), and established the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Phase I set the regulatory framework for India's subsequent rapid solar expansion, though targets were revised upward dramatically from Phase II onwards.

🎁Key Benefits

• 1,000 MW solar power capacity installation target
• Subsidised solar off-grid systems for rural areas
• Solar lighting systems for BPL households
• Regulatory and tariff framework for utility-scale solar
• R&D and manufacturing incentives for domestic solar industry

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Phase I completed — succeeded by Phase II with 10,000 MW target

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions