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National Solar Mission (NSM)
National initiative to make India a global leader in solar energy through robust policy and domestic manufacturing.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
Massive Capacity Targets
Ambitious target of 100+ GW of cumulative solar power capacity successfully achieved and expanding.
Domestic Manufacturing Boost
Domestic content requirements (DCR) protect and encourage local solar cell and module production.
Viability Gap Funding
Direct VGF financial support helps lower tariffs and secure project feasibility for developers.
NSM Solar Targets Breakdown
Target solar power generation splits across installations
Who is eligible
- Applicant operates in an Indian state eligible for Central solar tariffs and subsidies.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 11 January 2010
Who is not eligible
- The National Solar Mission guidelines apply to installations and solar developer projects within active Indian states.
How to apply
Tender and RfS Selection
Participate in solar tenders floated by SECI/NTPC/NVVN and submit the Request for Selection documents.
Typical duration · 60 days
PPA Execution
Successful bidders sign a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the designated central nodal agency.
Typical duration · 30 days
Subsidies and Commissioning
Avail Viability Gap Funding (VGF) milestones and commission the grid-connected solar power project.
Typical duration · 180 days
Sources
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)MINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The National Solar Mission (NSM), launched as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), is a major initiative under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The mission aims to establish India as a global leader in solar energy by promoting solar technology deployment across the country. Initially targeted to achieve 20 GW capacity by 2022, it was later scaled up to 100 GW and met ahead of the extended March 2026 timeline. The scheme supports independent power developers via Viability Gap Funding (VGF), concessional import duties, and domestic content requirements to boost manufacturing.
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National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC)
A multi-ministerial national initiative designed to address climate change challenges through eight target missions focusing on solar energy, efficiency, habitats, and sustainability.