Odisha has secured the national top spot under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for rooftop solar installations and customer applications. The state received the best state award from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi. Odisha ranks first in installations and applications, and third in vendor registration. Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo praised the achievement, noting the state's goal to reach 3 lakh households with solar energy by 2027. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-pm-surya-ghar-national-award-rooftop-solar-success-12002737 #creator program