SAUBHAGYA Scheme Flashcards
What is this scheme also called as ?
PM Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana
What was provided under this scheme ?
Free electricity connections in all parts of the country to all households (both APL and poor families) in rural areas and Poor families in urban areas
Which is the nodal agency of this scheme ?
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
What are the agencies that are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme ?
All DISCOM’s (including private sector) , State Power Depts and Cooperative Societies in line with Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
How many states have achieved 100% electrification as of now ?
16 states
What is the eligibility for free electricity connection ?
Identification according to SECC 2011 data
What about unelectrified houses that arent covered under SECC data ?
Payment of 500 Rs which shall be recovered by DISCOMs in 10 installments through electricity bill
Who are excluded from this scheme ?
Non poor Urban households
