DRE enterprises have been acting as dedicated clean energy solutions provider for the un-served and under-served segments of Indian population. It has catalyzed innumerable lives of this segment of population by creating opportunities for better livelihoods, increased income levels, safe and healthy living conditions, leapfrogged education opportunities and empowering women by eradicating drudgery at many levels.The sector continues to see growth in augmenting energy generation at local levels. This third edition of the State of Decentralized Renewable Energy Sector in India 2018/19 report presents an overview of the DRE sector, technology deployments, and covers highlights of the impact created by DRE initiatives and innovations to leapfrog development