Question : GARV-II App

(a) whether the Government has launched new version of GARV-II App to provide real time data on village electrification if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the App;

(b) whether the new version of GARV-II App is different from earlier version of GARV, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the said App has ensured electricity access to all households as Government has already electrified the villages and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to maintain transparency in implementation of rural electrification programme in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) : Yes, Madam. Rural Electrification Corporation has launched an updated version of Garv. App. Additional monitoring mechanism of household and habitation electrification has been added to the existing platform on the data given by the States. This helps to maintain transparency regarding rural electrification. Information regarding various programs and initiatives, including rural electrification is available on the website of Ministry of Power (MOP) as well as nodal agency Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC).

All the funds to States/DISCOMs are released through Public Financial Management System (PFMS) to ensure accountability and transparency.
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