India backs induction cooktops under Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

India Apr 30, 2026

With LPG supply risks rising by Middle East conflicts, India is encouraging people to switch to induction cooktops.
The move is part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which offers up to 300 units of free electricity per month and can support cooking through rooftop solar panels, making electric stoves a lot more appealing.

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Induction cooktops are still pricey for most (only about 2% of homes use them), but the government is looking at ways to make them cheaper, like boosting local production and possibly cutting taxes.
Sales have already jumped this year as more households look for cleaner, self-reliant energy options.