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Kashmir rooftop solar scheme faces loan rejection spike

2026-10-08 · 1 source · BusinessLine Economy

In short

Jammu and Kashmir’s rooftop solar scheme has hit a problem: 17,416 loan applications were rejected out of 61,566. Of those, 14,232 were in areas served by KPDCL.

The report says the issue is linked to vendor credibility. It does not say which vendors were involved or what the government will do next.

What the reporting says

Jammu and Kashmir’s rooftop solar push saw 17,416 loan applications rejected out of 61,566 submitted under the scheme, including 14,232 in areas served by the KPDCL. The reporting frames the issue as a vendor credibility hurdle, but it does not name the vendors or explain each rejection. The immediate effect is slower adoption for applicants, while the broader policy response is not stated.

Why it matters

The rooftop solar scheme in Jammu and Kashmir has seen 17,416 loan rejections out of 61,566 applications, including 14,232 in KPDCL-served areas. The report links the slowdown to a vendor credibility hurdle. It does not name the vendors, explain the exact rejection reasons, or say whether authorities will change the scheme.

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