India, Feb. 1 -- Complex and time-consuming installation process is exacerbated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of awareness among potential beneficiaries

The Government of India has embarked on an ambitious mission to install rooftop solar plants in 10 million households all over the country. This initiative aims not only to alleviate the burden of electricity expenses on the poor and middle class but also to bolster India's energy self-reliance. However, the project is not prompting as much enthusiasm as hoped.

The central government's National Rooftop Phase II grid-connected programme related to solar energy is already running. Many state governments are also giving their own subsidies to this scheme. However, even then, the scheme...