Government pushes last-mile electrification
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Government pushes last-mile electrification

Launched in 2017, the SAUBHAGYA scheme electrified about 286 million households before its closure in March 2022. To ensure universal access, the government now supports states through the Revamped...

Launched in 2017, the SAUBHAGYA scheme electrified about 286 million households before its closure in March 2022. To ensure universal access, the government now supports states through the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with `64.87 billion sanctioned for electrifying 1.36 million households, including tribal, SC, and border-area communities under various initiatives. Additionally, `500 million has been approved for off-grid solar electrification of nearly 10,000 homes. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik.Contact: MoS for Power Tel: 23720450, 23720451 Website: https://powermin.gov.in/

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