Chhattisgarh Links Housing And Rooftop Solar For Tribal FamiliesChhattisgarh’s power utility CSPDCL piloted a new welfare model that combines government housing support with rooftop solar systems for Pahadi Korwa families, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. Eight PM Janman Awas homes in the remote village of Gudurumuda were fitted with 1-kW solar plants, effectively pairing durable housing with near-zero electricity costs. Each installation cost about ₹60,000, with roughly ₹45,000 covered through central and state rooftop solar subsidies and the remaining ₹15,000 drawn from District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds, which are supported by mining revenues. By stitching together PM Janman Awas, PM Suryaghar, and DMF resources, CSPDCL created a structure where beneficiaries receive both a concrete home and a reliable, grid-connected solar power source. As Chhattisgarh expands this approach to more tribal villages, the initiative signals a broader trend toward integrated, subsidy-backed solar housing that delivers long-term security rather than one-off infrastructure support.

Source: Economic Times January 19, 2026 15:27 UTC