New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- The Centre has urged states to extend additional subsidies for rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.

At present, the Central government provides a subsidy of up to Rs 78,000 for rooftop solar panels. Minister Joshi made the remarks at the State Review Meeting on Renewable Energy.

Speaking to reporters regarding the meeting, Joshi emphasised that state-level support is vital if India is to meet its commitment of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

"In the larger interest of the country, if we have to achieve net zero, all the states must contribute. Some states are doing good, some not so good. We have pr...