Rajya Sabha
Uttar Pradesh Government has reported release of 3,15,972 electricity connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) Households during last three years under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) as on 17-08-2007.
Funds under RGGVY are released in installments commensurating with the progress reported by the Implementing agencies. There is no provision for State-wise allocation of funds under RGGVY. U.P. State has availed an amount of Rs.2,357.01 crores under RGGVY as on 17-08-2007.
This information was given by the Union Power Minister Shri Sushilkumar Shinde in the Rajya Sabha.
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(Release ID :30560)