The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a new Solar Power Scheme as part of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) aimed at Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Habitations/Villages. The scheme, covering the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26, focuses on electrifying 1 lakh un-electrified households in PVTG areas across 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The scheme involves the provision of off-grid solar systems for households where grid electricity is not feasible. Additionally, it includes solar lighting for 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTG areas lacking grid electricity. The financial outlay for the scheme is Rs. 515 Crore, with specific allocations for the provision of solar off-grid systems and solar lighting in MPCs.
The funds for implementing this scheme will be sourced from the DAPST allocation of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, with a dedicated budget line “PM JANMAN” established for this purpose. The approved funds for each year (2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26) are outlined, totaling Rs. 515 Crore.
The scheme will be effective upon the issuance of Administrative Approval along with its Implementation Guidelines. This approval is granted in accordance with delegated powers to the Ministry and with the concurrence of the IFD (Internal Finance Division), as indicated in their communication dated 04.01.2024.
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