New Solar Power Scheme (for PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN
Objective
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) launched to focus on eleven critical interventions through Nine Line Ministries for implementation. The Mission, inter-alia, covers the implementation of New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Habitations/Villages) with the approved financial outlay of Rs.515 Cr. for electrification of one lakh un-electrified households (HHs) in PVTG areas 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 New Solar Power Scheme has a provision for providing solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTG areas where electricity through the grid is not available
Period
2023-24 to 2025-26
Salient Features
Solar Home Lighting System (SHLS): For the scattered un-electrified households (HHs) in PVTG areas, a SHLS along with necessary appliances such as LED bulbs and Fan will be installed at free of cost along with onsite comprehensive maintenance services for 5 years.
Solar Mini Grids: For a cluster of households (HHs) in a PVTG habitation/hamlet, Solar Mini-Grid of appropriate capacity, including battery bank, distribution lines, metering and other control equipment will be installed. All households supplied under the Solar Mini-Grids will be provided with necessary appliances including LED bulbs and fans. Ministry will provide the CFA support limited to Rs. 50,000 per un-electrified household covered under the mini-grids.
Solarisation of Multi-Purpose Centers (MPC): For the identified MPCs where electricity connection through main grid is not feasible, electrification will be carried out by installation of off-grid solar power pack with battery bank. The ministry will provide CFA limited to Rs. 1 lakh per MPC, covering the entire cost of system.
Sanction Status
| S. No | State | DISCOM | Number of Habitations | Number of Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) | 41 | 756 (299 kb, pdf) |
| 02 | Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh State Power Distributing Company Limited (CSPDCL) | 107 | 870 |
| 03 | Jharkhand | Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) | 114 | 1233 (506 kb, pdf) |
| 04 | Karnataka | Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) | 12 | 179 (214 kb, pdf) |
| 05 | Telangana | Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL) | 11 | 90 (199 kb, pdf) |
| 06 | Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) | 12 | 236 (211 kb, pdf) | |
| 07 | Tripura | Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) | 30 | 1703 |
How to avail the financial assistance?
The un-electrified households in PVTG areas may contact respective electricity distribution company to get the systems installed and avail financial assistance.
Whom to contact?
- Respective Electricity Distribution Company in the PVTG Areas. The contact details of distribution companies available at https://areas.org.in/area_directory.html
- JK Jethani, Scientist F, Email: jethani[dot]jk[at]nic[dot]in