Lok Sabha Question No. 2132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-12
Subject: Promotion of Renewable Energy in Aspirational Districts
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2132

ANSWERED ON 12/03/2025

## PROMOTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS

2132. SMT. MALVIKA DEVI

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken to ensure that renewable sources of energy are being encouraged in the aspirational districts especially in villages;
- (b) the details of incentives being offered to people who wish to use the renewable sources of energy; and
- (c) the steps being taken to give subsidies to companies to set up renewable sources of energy plants?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of New and renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing various schemes/programs to encourage use of renewable energy in the country including in the aspirational districts and villages. Detail of major renewable energy schemes/ programmes, along with provision of central financial support available, is given in Annexure.
- (c) MNRE has taken various steps and implementing schemes and programmes to support companies setting-up renewable energy plants, these include the following:
1. Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-mega Solar Power Projects with a target of setting up 40,000 MW capacity.
2. Production Linked Incentive scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules' for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV modules (Tranche- I & II).
3. Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Government Producers, using domestically manufactured solar PV cells and modules, with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support, for self-use or use by Government/ Government entities, either directly or through Distribution Companies (DISCOMS).
4. National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with an outlay of Rs. 19,744 crore with aim to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
5. Green Energy Corridors (GEC):  to create intra-state transmission system for renewable energy projects. Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is provided to set up
- transmission infrastructure for evacuation of Power from Renewable Energy projects.
6. Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of Offshore Wind Energy Projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), also for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects.
7. Bio-Energy Programme:
8. Waste to Energy Programme : Programme on Energy from Urban, industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues
9. Biomass Programme: Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries.
10. Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme.

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Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2132 to be answered on 12/03/2025 regarding 'Promotion of Renewable Energy in Aspirational Districts'

Major renewable energy schemes/ programmes, along with provision of central financial support, being implemented by MNRE

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| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                          | Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                          | Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                          | Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                          |
| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | S.No.                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Type of Residential Segment                                                                                                                                                                                       | CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                               | CFA(Special Category States/UTs)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (first 2 kWp of Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity or part thereof)                                                                                                                                  | Rs.30,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Rs.33,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (with additional RTS capacity of 1 kWp or part thereof)                                                                                                                                        | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (additional RTS capacity beyond 3 kWp)                                                                                                                                                         | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                 | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana                                                                                                                                             | 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA) etc. for common facilities including EV charging up to 500 kWp (@ 3 kWp per house)                                                            | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| b) Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for grid- connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs per MW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                             | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs per MW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                             | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs per MW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                             | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs per MW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                             |
| c) PLI Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'                                                                                                          | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PVmodules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PVmodules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PVmodules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PVmodules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; |

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|                      | (ii) performance parameters (efficiency and temperature coefficient of maximum power) of solar PV modules sold; and (iii) percentage of local value addition in modules sold.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| d) Solar Park Scheme | (a) Up to Rs. 25 lakhs per Solar Park, for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). (b) Rs. 20 lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost, whichever is lower, for development of infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| e) PM-KUSUM scheme   | Component A : Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground/Stilt Mounted Solar or other renewable energy-based Power Plants Benefits available: Procurement Based Incentive (PBI) to the DISCOMs @40 paise/kWh or Rs.6.60 lakhs/MW/year, whichever is lower, for buying renewable energy under this scheme. The PBI is given to the DISCOMs for a period of five years from the Commercial Operation Date of the plant. Therefore, the total PBI payable to DISCOMs is up to Rs. 33 Lakh per MW. Component B : Installation of 14 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Agriculture Pumps Benefits available: CFAof 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar agriculture pump is provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&NIslands, CFAof 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar pump is provided. Component Bcan also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. Component C: Solarisation of 35 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps including through Feeder Level Solarisation Benefits available: (a) Individual Pump Solarization (IPS): CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar PV component is provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep andA&N Islands, CFA of 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar PV component is provided. Component C (IPS) can also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. (b) Feeder Level Solarization (FLS): Agriculture feeders can be solarized by the State Government in CAPEX or RESCO mode with CFA of Rs. 1.05 Crore per MW as provided by MNRE. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & |

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|                                                                       | Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island, CFA of Rs. 1.75 crore per MWis provided.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| f) Green Energy Corridor Scheme                                       | (a) GEC Phase-I: CFA of 40% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| (for development of intra- state transmission system for RE projects) | (b) GEC Phase-II: CFA of 33% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower. (c) Inter-State Transmission Expansion: A major inter-state GEC project will facilitate power evacuation from Leh to Haryana, enabling the integration of 13 GWof RE projects in Ladakh. This initiative will also support stable power supply to Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| g) Biomass Programme                                                  | (a) For Briquette manufacturing plants: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (b) For Non-Bagasse Cogeneration Projects: Rs. 40 Lakhs/MW (on installed capacity) (Maximum CFA- Rs. 5 Crore per project) (c) For pellet plants whose applications have been received before 16.07.2024: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (d) For pellet plants whose applications have been received on or after 16.07.2024: i. For Non-Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 21 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPHplant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 105 lakhs per project) ii.For Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 42 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower |
| h) Waste to Energy Programme                                          | (Maximum Rs. 210 lakhs per project) (a) For Biogas generation: Rs. 0.25 crore per 12000 cum/day (Maximum CFA- Rs.5 crore/project) (b) For BioCNG/Enriched Biogas/Compressed Biogas generation: (Maximum CFA- Rs.10 crore/project) (i) BioCNG generation from new Biogas plant - Rs. 4 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (ii) BioCNG generation from existing Biogas plant - Rs 3 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (c) For Power generation based on Biogas (Maximum CFA - Rs. 5 crore/project): (i) Power generation from new biogas plant: Rs. 0.75 crore per MW                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

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|                                    | (ii) Power generation from existing biogas plant: Rs. 0.5 crore perMW (d) For Power generation based on bio & agro-industrial waste (other than Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through incineration process): Rs.0.40 crore/MW (Maximum CFA - Rs.5.00 Crore/Project) (e) For Biomass Gasifier for electricity/ thermal applications: i) Rs. 2,500 per kW e with dual fuel engines for electrical application ii) Rs. 15,000 per kW e with 100% gas engines for electrical application iii) Rs. 2 lakh per 300 kW th for thermal applications. Note: • In case, the Waste to Energy plants are set up in Special Category States (NE Region, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Andaman &Nicobar Islands, the eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA pattern given above. • Biogas/BioCNG/Power (biogas based) generation plants based on cattle dung as main feedstock set up by Gaushalas independently or through joint ventures/partnerships will be eligible for 20% higher CFA than Standard CFA pattern given above. These Gaushalas (Shelters) should be registered with the respective State Government. |
| i) Biogas Programme                | (a) Rs. 9800/- to Rs. 70,400/- per plant based on size of the plant in cubic meter for small biogas plants (1-25 cubic meter/day plant capacity) (b) Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 45,000/- per kilowatt for power generation and Rs. 17,500 /- to Rs. 22,500/- per kilowatt equivalent for thermal applications (25 - 2500 cubic meter/day plant capacity) The eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA in for North Eastern Region (NER), Island, Registered Gaushalas and SC/ST beneficiaries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| j) R&Dprogramme                    | The Ministry encourages research and technology development proposals in collaboration with the industry and provides up to 100% financial support to Government/non-profit research organizations and up to 70% to Industry, Start-ups, Private Institutes, Entrepreneurs and Manufacturing units.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| k) National Green Hydrogen Mission | • SIGHT programme for Electrolyser manufacturing has an allocation of ₹4,440 Crores. The incentives start from ₹4,440 per kW in the first year and end at ₹1,480 per kW in the fifth year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

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|                                                                                                                                                                                                     | • SIGHT programme for Green Hydrogen production and its derivatives have an allocation of ₹13,050 Crores. o For Green Hydrogen Production, incentives are capped at ₹50/kg, ₹40/kg and ₹30/kg for the first, second and third year respectively. o For Green Ammonia production, incentives are ₹8.82/kg in the first year of production and supply, ₹7.06/kg during the second year of production and supply, and ₹5.30/kg during the third year of production and supply. • Pilot projects for projects in Transport Sector have an outlay of ₹496 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Shipping sector have an outlay of ₹115 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Steel sector have an outlay of ₹455 Crores till FY 2029-30. • Hydrogen Hubs have an outlay of ₹200 Crores till FY 2025-26. • The R&D program of the Mission has a budget of ₹400 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Skill Development component of the Mission has an outlay of ₹35 Crores till FY 2029-30. • The Testing component of the Mission has an outlay of ₹200 Crores till FY 2025-26. • The NewandInnovative Techniques and Applications for Green Hydrogen has an outlay of ₹200 Crores by FY 2025-26. |
| I) Offshore Wind                                                                                                                                                                                    | • The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of ₹ 7453 crore, including an outlay of ₹ 6853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GWof offshore wind energy projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and grant of ₹ 600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects. The scheme guidelines for implementation of 'VGF Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects' issued by MNRE on 11th September 2024.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| J) New Solar Power Scheme (for Tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan ( DA JGUA): | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTG areas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DA JGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |

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|                     | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: | • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA is given below: |
|                     |                                                                                            | S. No.                                                                                     | Components                                                                                 | Central Share (100%)                                                                       | Approved Financial Outlay (in Rs. Crore)                                                   | Timeline                                                                                   |
|                     |                                                                                            | 1                                                                                          | Provision of 0.3 kW Solar offgrid system for 1 lakh Tribal and PVTG HHs                    | Rs. 50,000 per HH or as per actual cost                                                    | 500                                                                                        | FY 2023- 24 to FY 2025-26                                                                  |
|                     |                                                                                            | 2                                                                                          | Solar street lighting and provision of lighting in 1500 MPCs of PVTG areas                 | Rs. 1 lakh per MPC                                                                         | 15                                                                                         | FY 2023- 24 to FY 2025-26                                                                  |
|                     |                                                                                            | 3                                                                                          | Solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems                    | Rs 1 lakh per kW                                                                           | 400                                                                                        | FY 2024- 25 to FY 2028-29                                                                  |