India 's Prime minister ram Modi has said more than 8.6 million households have been given access to solar , storage , LED lighting and other amenities under a government scheme launched in 2011 . It aims to connect 40 million households by December . The government has pledged to contribute between 75 % and 85 % of the cost , with an additional 5 % to 15 % bonus if the demand is met .
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said more than 8.6 million households have been given access to solar, storage, LED lighting and other amenities under a government scheme launched in September. It aims to connect 40 million households by December. The government has pledged to subsidise between 60% and 85% of the cost, with an additional 5% to 15% bonus if the target is met.