SAUBHAGYA Scheme Electrifies 2.86 Crore Households

Introduction

– SAUBHAGYA Transforms India – 2.86 crore households illuminated

SAUBHAGYA Scheme Overview

– Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) – Launched on September 25, 2017 – Objective: Universal household electrification

Achievements

– 2.817 crore households electrified by March 2021 – Remarkable progress under SAUBHAGYA

Major Highlights

– 24x7 power for all by 2019 – Subsidies on transformers, wires, and meters – Rural and urban coverage – Dedicated web portal for tracking progress

Challenges Faced

– Left Wing Extremist (LWE) areas in Chhattisgarh – 19.09 lakh households initially declined – Later accepted electricity connections

100% Household Electrification

– All seven states achieved 100% electrification – As of March 31, 2021

SAUBHAGYA's Impact

– A transformative journey – Bringing light to households after 75 years of Independence