New Solar Power Scheme under PM JANMAN

The  Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is implementing the New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Habitations/Villages) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) during 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Background

The Union Cabinet on 28.11.2023, approved the proposal of Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA) on Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crore (Central Share: Rs. 15,336 crore and State Share: Rs. 8.768 crore) to focus on eleven critical interventions through Nine line Ministries for implementation. The Mission, inter-alia, covers implementation of New Solar Power Scheme (for PVTG Habitations/Villages) for electrification of one lakh un-electrified households (HHs) in PVTG areas located in 18 States. 

Scope of coverage

The Scheme covers electrification of One Lakh un-electrified households (HHs) in PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and located in 18 States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, by provision of off- grid solar systems where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible.

In addition, the scheme includes a provision for providing solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTG areas where electricity through grid is not available.

Components

1. Electrification of 1 lakh PVTG Households through Off-grid solar power
   • Solar Home Lighting System (SHLS): For scattered un-electrified HHs in PVTG areas, a SHLS along with necessary appliances such as LED bulbs and Fan will be installed free of cost. For this system configuration, the MNRE will provide the central share in the form of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) covering the entire cost of system with appliances. transportation, installation, onsite comprehensive maintenance services for 5 years and applicable taxes, to the implementing agencies. The SHLS will be equipped with Remote Monitoring System (RMS) to ensure proper functioning and maintenance
     • Provision of 0.3 kW Solar off-grid system for 1 lakh PVTG HHs - Central Share (100%) - Rs. 50,000 per HH or as per actual cost
   • Solar Mini-Grid : For a cluster of HHs in a PVTG habitation/hamlet, Solar Mini-Grid of appropriate capacity, including battery bank, distribution lines, metering and other control equipment may be installed instead of providing SHLS to an individual HH. The MNRE will provide CFA support limited to Rs. 50.000 per un-electrified HH covered under the Mini-Grid. The Mini-Grid developer will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Mini-Grid for a minimum period of 5 years. 
2. Solarisation of Multi-Purpose Centers (MPC)
• Solar street lighting and provision of lighting in 1500 MPCs of PVTG areas where electricity through grid is not available - Rs 1 lakh / MPC

Implementation agency

To case the implementation, the respective DISCOM in the PVTG area will be the implementing agency for the Scheme.

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Source : MNRE