With reference to the PM Surya Ghar scheme and state initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The state aims to install 9 lakh PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar connections. 2. The RTGS meeting was held to discuss the installation of 5 lakh solar connections. 3. The state plans to monitor commodities including rice, red gram, onions, edible oil, and sugar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Naidu orders subsidized rice and faster installation of 9 lakh PM Surya Ghar connections

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Growth, inflation & macro indicators· Prelims· 21 October 2026

State-led intervention in energy and commodity management: a GS3 and Ethics case study.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to monitor essential commodity prices and accelerate the installation of 9 lakh PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar connections.

Background

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu and Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad met at a Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) meeting on October 21, 2026. The state plans to provide subsidized fine-quality rice for Deepavali and Sankranti while ensuring smooth supplies of onions and sand.

Facts for Prelims

SchemePM Surya Ghar: A central government initiative for providing rooftop solar connections to households.
FactAndhra Pradesh target: 9 lakh PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar connections.
PlaceRTGS: Real-Time Governance Society meeting held in Andhra Pradesh.
FactCommodities under monitoring: rice, red gram, onions, edible oil, and sugar.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the PM Surya Ghar scheme and state initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The state aims to install 9 lakh PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar connections.
The RTGS meeting was held to discuss the installation of 5 lakh solar connections.
The state plans to monitor commodities including rice, red gram, onions, edible oil, and sugar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The target for PM Surya Ghar connections is 9 lakh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of state-led interventions in stabilizing essential commodity prices and promoting decentralized renewable energy adoption in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Supply chain friction: Logistics bottlenecks affecting the timely distribution of onions and edible oils during festive seasons.
Energy transition: Balancing rapid rooftop solar deployment with grid stability and infrastructure readiness.
Fiscal trade-offs: Balancing the fiscal burden of subsidized food grains against long-term investments in green energy.

Keywords: Price Stabilization · Renewable Energy · Decentralized Power · Commodity Monitoring · Subsidized Distribution

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