Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik Interacts with Beneficiaries of PM-KUSUM, PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA
1. At a Glance
- On the eve of the 77th Republic Day (24 Jan 2026), MoS (I/C) Power and MoS New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik interacted with beneficiaries of PM-KUSUM, PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA invited as special guests to R-Day celebrations [S1].
- Three schemes converge on last-mile delivery: clean energy to farmers (KUSUM), saturation of basic services for PVTGs (JANMAN), and holistic tribal village uplift (DA-JGUA) [S1][S2][S3][S4].
- High-yield UPSC area: scheme nomenclature, nodal ministries, launch dates, outlays, components and targets are frequently asked in Prelims and GS-II/III Mains.
2. Why in the News
- 24 January 2026 PIB release on the MoS's interaction with beneficiaries on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, highlighting Government's "inclusive development and last-mile delivery" agenda [S1].
3. Background & Evolution
- PM-KUSUM — launched by MNRE in 2019; scope expanded via MNRE notification in 2020 [S4].
- PM-JANMAN — announced on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, 15 November 2023, by PM Modi at Khunti, Jharkhand; targets 75 PVTG communities [S2].
- DA-JGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan) — launched 2 October 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti) from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand [S3].
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda — the underlying tribal-empowerment frame for both PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA.
4. Core Static Facts
| Scheme | Nodal Ministry | Launch | Outlay | Key Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM-KUSUM | Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) [S4] | 2019 | ₹34,422 cr Central support [S4] | 30,800 MW solar by 2026 (originally 25,750 MW by 2022) [S4] |
| PM-JANMAN | Ministry of Tribal Affairs (nodal) — 9 line ministries, 11 interventions [S2] | 15 Nov 2023 [S2] | ₹24,104 cr [S2] | 75 PVTGs, ~11 lakh families, ~3 lakh habitations in 18 States + 1 UT [S2] |
| DA-JGUA | Ministry of Tribal Affairs [S3] | 2 Oct 2024 [S3] | ₹79,156 cr (Centre ₹56,333 cr + State ₹22,823 cr) [S3] | 63,843 villages, >5 cr tribals, 549 districts, 2,911 blocks, 30 States/UTs; 25 interventions by 17 line ministries; till 31 Mar 2029 [S3] |
PM-KUSUM Components [S4]: - Component-A: 10,000 MW of decentralized ground-mounted grid-connected RE plants (≤2 MW each). - Component-B: 17.5 lakh standalone solar agricultural pumps (≤7.5 HP). - Component-C: Solarisation of 10 lakh grid-connected pumps, including Feeder Level Solarisation (FLS).
5. Multi-Dimensional Analysis
Economic - PM-KUSUM monetises farmer land/feeders into solar income, cuts DISCOM subsidy burden and diesel imports [S4]. - DA-JGUA's ₹79,156 cr outlay is the largest tribal-village development push to date [S3].
Social - PM-JANMAN targets PVTGs — a sub-category within Scheduled Tribes identified on pre-agricultural livelihood, low literacy, stagnant/declining population, distinct culture [S2]. - DA-JGUA covers tribal-majority & aspirational blocks; addresses social-infra, health, education, livelihood gaps [S3].
Environmental - PM-KUSUM aligns with India's NDC (50% non-fossil installed capacity by 2030) and Panchamrit; reduces groundwater stress where feeder solarisation replaces diesel [S4].
Administrative / Federal - DA-JGUA is convergence-led — 17 ministries; Centre:State cost-share ~71:29 [S3]. - PM-JANMAN has saturation-based delivery via IEC saturation campaigns by MoTA [S2].
Ethical / Governance - "Antyodaya" and last-mile delivery framing — political emphasis on bringing the most marginalised tribal groups into welfare net [S1][S2].
6. Recent Developments (12–18 months)
- 2 Oct 2024 — DA-JGUA launched from Hazaribagh [S3].
- 2025 — Union Budget 2025-26 reiterated tribal welfare push; PM-JANMAN saturation campaigns by MoTA [S2].
- 24 Jan 2026 — MoS Shripad Yesso Naik's beneficiary interaction on R-Day eve [S1].
7. Prelims Hooks
- PM-KUSUM nodal ministry is MNRE, not Ministry of Agriculture [S4].
- PM-KUSUM has three components A, B, C; FLS is under Component-C [S4].
- PM-KUSUM Component-B pump capacity cap: 7.5 HP [S4].
- PM-JANMAN launched on 15 Nov 2023 at Khunti, Jharkhand on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Birsa Munda birth anniversary) [S2].
- PM-JANMAN outlay: ₹24,104 crore; covers 75 PVTGs in 18 States + 1 UT [S2].
- PM-JANMAN: 11 interventions by 9 line ministries; nodal = Ministry of Tribal Affairs [S2].
- DA-JGUA launched on 2 October 2024 from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand [S3].
- DA-JGUA outlay: ₹79,156 crore (Centre ₹56,333 cr + State ₹22,823 cr) [S3].
- DA-JGUA covers 63,843 villages, 549 districts, 2,911 blocks, 30 States/UTs, ~5 crore tribals [S3].
- DA-JGUA implementation horizon: till 31 March 2029; 25 interventions by 17 line ministries [S3].
- Shripad Yesso Naik is MoS (I/C) Power and MoS New & Renewable Energy [S1].
- PM-KUSUM central financial support: ₹34,422 crore [S4].
8. Mains Relevance
- GS-II — Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections (STs/PVTGs); inclusive governance and last-mile delivery.
- GS-III — Energy: solarisation of agriculture, NDC alignment; inclusive growth.
Plausible stems: - "Examine how PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA together advance the constitutional vision of tribal welfare under the Fifth Schedule." - "PM-KUSUM is as much an energy security scheme as it is an agrarian income-support scheme. Discuss." - "Convergence of line ministries is the hallmark of recent tribal welfare missions. Critically analyse with reference to DA-JGUA."
9. Related Topics to Study Next
- PVTGs list & criteria (Dhebar Commission, 1973) — definitional base for PM-JANMAN.
- Fifth and Sixth Schedules of Constitution — tribal-area governance backdrop.
- Forest Rights Act, 2006 — adjacent rights framework for forest-dwelling STs.
- National Solar Mission / NDC targets — energy context for PM-KUSUM.
- Aspirational Districts/Blocks Programme — overlaps with DA-JGUA targeting.
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) — MoTA's parallel tribal education push.
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas & Birsa Munda — historical-cultural pillar.
- Saubhagya & DDUGJY — electrification predecessors relevant to last-mile power delivery.
10. Common Errors / Trap Areas
- Confusing PM-KUSUM nodal ministry with Ministry of Agriculture — it is MNRE [S4].
- Mixing PM-JANMAN (PVTG-specific, ₹24,104 cr) with DA-JGUA (all tribal villages, ₹79,156 cr) — different scale, scope and launch dates [S2][S3].
- Wrongly attributing DA-JGUA launch to 15 Nov; correct is 2 Oct 2024 from Hazaribagh [S3].
- Assuming Component-C of PM-KUSUM means standalone pumps — it is solarisation of grid-connected pumps, including feeder-level [S4].
- DA-JGUA timeline ends 31 Mar 2029, not aligned with PM-JANMAN's earlier 3-year horizon [S2][S3].
11. Sources
- [S1] Press Release — MoS Shripad Yesso Naik interacts with beneficiaries of PM-KUSUM/PM-JANMAN/DA-JGUA — https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2218252 — (tier: 1)
- [S2] PM-JANMAN scheme details (MoTA) — https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198862 — (tier: 1)
- [S3] DA-JGUA launch and scope — https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2150185 — (tier: 1)
- [S4] PM-KUSUM Factsheet (MNRE) — https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=148576 — (tier: 1)