The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) claim deadline for legacy Rooftop Solar Phase II applications from December 31, 2025, to November 30, 2026. This administrative extension applies specifically to legacy Phase II applications that have reached the ‘Redeemed’, ‘Inspected’, or ‘Installed’ stages. The decision provides an extended timeline for processing and settling eligible legacy subsidy claims under the Phase II framework.
Details of the Policy Extension
Deadline Adjustment and Scope
| Timeline Category | Cut-off Date |
| Previous Cut-off Date | December 31, 2025 |
| New Extended Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
This administrative adjustment applies specifically to legacy claims generated under the Phase II framework.
Application Stage Eligibility
Eligibility under the extended deadline is restricted to legacy Phase II applications that meet specific operational milestones:
- Redeemed Stage: Applications where the token/claim has reached the redeemed status on the portal.
- Inspected Stage: Applications that have completed physical inspection by Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) or designated implementation agencies.
- Installed Stage: Applications where the physical installation of the rooftop solar plant is completed.
Applications submitted under the Phase II programme that remain uninstalled as of April 1, 2025, are ineligible for CFA under the Phase II framework. These applications will be deleted from the database, and affected applicants are at liberty to re-apply under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Background Context: Rooftop Solar Phase II & CFA Structure
The Rooftop Solar Phase II Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Phase II Programme in 2019 with a total budgetary outlay of ₹11,814 crore, intended to operate through FY 2025–26. Following administrative updates, the Phase II scheme has been subsumed within the broader PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which was approved in February 2024 with a financial outlay of ₹75,021 crore.
Central Financial Assistance (CFA) Mechanics
Central Financial Assistance (CFA) represents direct financial support funded by the Central Government for residential grid-connected rooftop solar installations operating under the Capex mode. Under the current operational guidelines, CFA releases for ongoing liabilities and pre-existing allocations made under Phase II continue to be governed by Phase II guidelines and claim structures. However, the budgetary releases required to meet these ongoing Phase II liabilities are funded out of the PM-Surya Ghar scheme outlay until dedicated budget allocations are operationalized.
Administrative Status & Conclusion
Official Summary
The official order issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy establishes November 30, 2026, as the operative deadline for processing and disbursing eligible legacy Phase II CFA claims.
Official Sources & References
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India Document Title: Operational Guidelines for Implementation of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for the Component “CFA to Residential Consumers” Reference No.: Order No. 318/17/2024-GCRT / F. No. 318/140/2024-GCRT Issuing Body: Rooftop Solar Division, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India Official Website: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Official MNRE Office Memorandum – CFA Deadline Extension Document Title: Amendment in Guidelines for Implementation of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for the Component “CFA to Residential Consumers” (Annexure 1) Reference No.: F. No. 318/140/2024-GCRT Key Status: Official government amendment extending the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) claim submission deadline to 30th November 2026 for legacy Rooftop Solar Phase II applications at the redeemed, inspected, or installed stage. Government Documents Portal: S3WaaS Framework / Government Directives
- PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana National Portal Portal Name: Official National Portal for PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Implementation Authority: Managed under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with REC Limited as the National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA). Official Hyperlink: PM-Surya Ghar National Portal
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