Question : RGGVY



(a) the number of villages electrified in each State under the RGGVY during the last three years, year-wise;

(b) the funds released for the purpose and spends by each State during the period;

(c) whether some State Governments have submitted Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to the Union Government under the Yojana; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )

(a) : The details of number of villages electrified in each state under the RGGVY during the last three years, year-wise are at Annex-I.

(b) : The details of the funds released for the purpose to each state during the period are at Annex-II.

(c) & (d) : Yes, Sir. 611 projects have been received by Rural Electrification Corporation for 570 districts. Projects received state-wise and action taken thereon by the Government are at Annex-III. The Government sanctioned 235 projects for implementation in Phase-I of the scheme taking into account the approved outlay of Rs.5000 crore as capital subsidy for X Plan. Balance projects are proposed to be taken up in XI Plan after the approval of the competent authority.