Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Organises ‘Run for Sun’ Marathon on International Sun Day

• 'Run for Sun' Marathon organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 3 May 2026 to mark International Sun Day, celebrating India's solar progress.
• Event commemorated crossing 1,50,000 MW (150 GW) of installed solar capacity and 30 lakh rooftop installations under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY).
• A record 2.7 lakh rooftop solar installations were completed in April 2026 — highest-ever single-month figure under the scheme.
• Relevance: India's non-fossil capacity targets (500 GW by 2030), Panchamrit pledges, and renewable energy governance — high-yield for Prelims (schemes/data) and GS-III Mains.