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