Indian villages are the backbone of our economy, with a large population of 65.07%, according to the World Bank’s 2020 report. Therefore, it is essential to develop the rural infrastructure by equipping the households of Indian villages.
The Saubhagya scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is such a scheme to provide electricity facilities in every Indian household. Keep reading to know the objectives, features and benefits of this scheme.
The Saubhagya scheme, also known as Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, aims for 100% rural electrification. The Prime Minister of India announced this scheme on 25th September 2017 and launched a website on 16th November 2017.
Meanwhile, Shri R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, designed this website to monitor the process of electrification. Users can derive real-time data on Household Electrification progress and status from this portal.
The primary objectives of the Saubhagya yojana are as follows:
Below are some salient features of the Saubhagya Scheme:
The ones who are eligible for PM Saubhagya Scheme are:
Follow these simple steps to apply online for the Saubhagya scheme:
The Saubhagya scheme has funding of ₹ 16,320 crores, including ₹ 12,320 crores of Gross Budgetary Support. In addition, the Ministry of Power allowed ₹ 14,109 crores with ₹ 9,093 crores of grant.
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