The Ministry of Railways received the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award, securing the top position in 'Maximum Buildings Solarized by Central Ministries/Departments'. As of November 5, 2026, 12,495 out of 15,868 identified railway buildings have been equipped with rooftop solar systems.
On November 5, 2026, the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, awarded the Ministry of Railways with the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award at the Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi. The ministry secured this recognition under the category of 'Maximum Buildings Solarized by Central Ministries/Departments' due to its significant efforts towards adopting renewable energy sources.
The Ministry has identified a total of 15,868 feasible railway buildings across the country for rooftop solar installations. As of the present, 12,495 buildings, accounting for 79% of the total identified buildings, have been equipped with these systems. The ministry has also commissioned 351 MW of rooftop solar capacity against its target of 424 MW.
At a national level, 25,984 out of 39,135 buildings identified across 77 Central Ministries and Departments have been solarized so far, accounting for 66% of the total identified buildings. The Ministry of Railways has contributed significantly to this achievement.
The Ministry of Railways aims to solarize all remaining feasible buildings by March 2027, reinforcing its commitment to a clean, energy-efficient and sustainable future for India.
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