Ministry of Railways Bags PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026
The Ministry of Railways has secured the first rank at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards 2026 for solarising the maximum number of departmental buildings. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the award during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi.
What happened
The Ministry of Railways has been conferred the top position for solarising the maximum number of departmental buildings under the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026. A total of 12,495 railway buildings were successfully equipped with rooftop solar systems out of 15,868 feasible railway buildings identified across the country.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) secured the second place by solarising 2,576 buildings. The award ceremony took place during the valedictory session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the honors.
Important dates
| Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 | 2 to 5 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award Presentation | 5 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Union Railway Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Scheme: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- Host City: New Delhi
- Event: Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
What candidates should do
- Make a note of top-performing ministries in national awards related to renewable energy and government schemes.
- Revise the key details of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including implementing ministries and target metrics for competitive exams.
PrepZen analysis
The recognition of the Ministry of Railways at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026 highlights the push toward sustainable energy adoption across public infrastructure in India. Questions from this topic frequently appear in banking, SSC, and railway examinations, focusing on ministry rankings, award presenters, and associated government welfare or infrastructure schemes.
Practice questions
Q1. Which ministry secured the first rank at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026 for solarising maximum departmental buildings?
Q2. Who presented the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026 in New Delhi?
Q3. Which department secured the second place at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards 2026?
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the award in New Delhi.
A total of 12,495 railway buildings were equipped with rooftop solar systems.
Department of Financial Services claimed second place with 2,576 solarised buildings.
🎯 Key Point: Ministry of Railways won PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026.
FAQs
Which ministry won the first rank at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026?
The Ministry of Railways won the first rank for solarising 12,495 departmental buildings.
Who presented the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards 2026?
The awards were presented by the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, in New Delhi.
Which department secured the second position in the awards?
The Department of Financial Services secured the second place with 2,576 solarised buildings.
At which event were the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards presented?
The awards were presented during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Who is the Union Railway Minister?
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Union Railway Minister.
Sources and references
- pmindia.gov.in (www.pmindia.gov.in) Official
- isa.int (isa.int)
- thenewshour.org (www.thenewshour.org)
- adda247.com (currentaffairs.adda247.com)
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Practice Quiz — 7 November 2026
Q1. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from which state?
Q2. Which ministry won the 1st position in the category 'Maximum Buildings Solarized by Central Ministries/Departments' at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026?
Q3. Which state received the highest allocation in the ₹1,09,019 crore monthly tax devolution released by the Centre?
Q4. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the VISTAR scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31?
Q5. Which indigenously developed submersible will be deployed under India's Samudrayaan mission to carry three aquanauts to depths of 6,000 metres?
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