DWEEPTI Yojana: Women-Led Distributed Renewable Energy Policy
Governance · Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Chhattisgarh launched DWEEPTI Yojana, becoming the first state to adopt a women-led distributed renewable energy policy. The scheme integrates SHGs into rooftop solar installation and management.
Quick highlights
- Launched by Chhattisgarh Panchayat and Rural Development Department.
- Trains SHG members as Solar Didis.
- Integrated with PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Pilot in Kabirdham district.
Context
Chhattisgarh introduced DWEEPTI Yojana as a women-led distributed renewable energy initiative.
Key Facts
Developed with Transform Rural India under Green Economy Transition Mission. SHGs install and manage rooftop solar. CLFs registered as vendors under PM Surya Ghar with CSPDCL support.
Significance
Promotes Lakhpati Didi vision, rural livelihoods, decentralized solar adoption, and climate goals.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires sustained financing, skill development, and institutional convergence for statewide scaling.
Exam Angle
GS II & III: Women empowerment, Renewable energy, Panchayati Raj.
Remember this
- Full form: Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion.
- First women-led distributed RE policy by a state.
- Linked to PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Pilot: Kabirdham.