MNRE's New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA gives 100% central aid to electrify PVTG and tribal habitations
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that its New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA provides 100% Central Financial Assistance for off-grid solar electrification of PVTG and tribal households.
Summary
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the New Solar Power Scheme (for PVTG and Tribal Habitations/Villages) under PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) where grid supply is not techno-economically feasible. It gives 100% Central Financial Assistance: a 0.3 kW off-grid solar system per household (Rs 50,000 or actual cost, whichever is lower), Rs 1 lakh per Multi-Purpose Centre in PVTG areas, and Rs 1 lakh per kW (up to 20 kW) for public institutions under DAJGUA. The scheme targets one lakh un-electrified households and 1,500 MPCs; as of 30 June 2026, 11,838 households were electrified and Rs 57.10 crore CFA released.
Key facts
- Ministry
- MNRE
- Under
- PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA
- Central assistance
- 100%
- Household system
- 0.3 kW off-grid solar; up to Rs 50,000 per household
- Targets
- 1 lakh households; 1,500 Multi-Purpose Centres
- Progress (30 June 2026)
- 11,838 households electrified; Rs 57.10 crore released
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What share of central financial assistance is provided under MNRE's New Solar Power Scheme for PVTG and tribal habitations?
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Correct answer: D — 100%
The New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA has provision of 100% Central Financial Assistance for its components.
Under the New Solar Power Scheme for PVTG and tribal habitations, what capacity of off-grid solar system is provided per household?
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Correct answer: A — 0.3 kW
Each household gets a 0.3 kW solar off-grid system, with assistance of Rs 50,000 or actual cost, whichever is lower.