Context: The target of the mission is to cover 50 solar clusters across the country. Under the Scheme, approximately 1,00,000 beneficiaries are to be covered.
About Mission Solar Charkha

• The Solar Charkha Mission was initiated by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). 
• The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) implemented the program.
• The target of the mission is to cover 50 solar clusters across the country. Under the Scheme, approximately 1,00,000 beneficiaries are to be covered. 
• So far, ten projects have been approved under Mission Solar Charkha. 
• The total cost for one cluster of Solar Charkha would involve a maximum subsidy of Rs.9.599 crore.
• It aims to generate direct employment to nearly one lakh persons.`
• A pilot project was implemented in 2016 at Khanwa village, Nawada District of Bihar.

The aims and objectives of Mission Solar Charkha are:-

• To ensure inclusive growth by generation of employment, especially for women and youth and sustainable development through solar charkha cluster in rural areas.
• To boost rural economy and help in arresting migration from rural to urban areas.
• To leverage low-cost, innovative technologies and processes for substance.