Since its launch in the state, 10,000 households in Karnataka have registered for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a solarisation scheme. Additional Chief Secretary (Energy Department) Gaurav Gupta announced this at the Surya-Rath Yatra launch, highlighting the aim to popularize solar energy usage and reduce reliance on conventional sources. The scheme, in partnership with the Ministry of New Renewable Energy, plans to offer free electricity up to 300 units monthly to 10 million households nationwide.