Question : PROPOSALS UNDER RGGVY



(a) the details of the proposals received by the Government for approval under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

(b) the details of the proposals to which approvals have been accorded by the Government and those still pending, State/UT-wise; and

(c) the time by which the rural areas of all the States are likely be fully electrified?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )

(a) & (b) :Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), a total of 170 proposals were received during last three years and the current year. Out of these, 82 proposals were found eligible and have been sanctioned. The State-wise details are at Annex.

(c) :The electrification of the remaining villages/habitations having population more than 100 is to be taken up for consideration as per projects submitted by States based on the approved guidelines for 12th Plan RGGVY.