Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the new solar power scheme for PVTG and tribal habitations and villages under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) for the electrification of un-electrified households in PVTG and tribal habitations and villages, solarisation of Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTG areas and solarisation of public institutions in identified tribal habitations and villages.
This is being pursued through off-grid solar systems where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. The New Solar Power Scheme has provision of 100 Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for different components of the scheme.
The New Solar Power Scheme has provision to cover electrification of 1 lakh un-electrified households in tribal and PVTG areas identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. The scheme also includes a provision for solarisation of 1,500 MPCs in PVTG areas as approved under PM JANMAN. Under the new solar power scheme, as of June 30, 2026, 11,838 households are reported to be electrified through solar off-grid systems in different states.
