Question : RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

(a) the number of revenue villages targeted to be electrified by the Union Government under the rural electrification scheme during the Tenth Five Year Plan in the country including Bihar;

(b) whether the targets set for rural electrification during the Tenth Five Year Plan were achieved;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the quantum of funds allocated to achieve the target during the Tenth Five Year Plan?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) & (b): The number of villages targeted to be electrified by the Implementing Agencies in the sanctioned projects including Bihar and achievement under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana during 10th Five Year Plan, was as follows: -

Year	Targets	Achievement
All India	Bihar	All India	Bihar
2005-06	10,000	1600	9819	1600
2006-07	40,000	10097	28706	8415

(c) : The physical execution of RGGVY works is being carried out by State Power Utilities / CPSUs. The progress has been affected due to the following reasons:

i. Delay in forest clearance for the land proposals required for execution of the Projects.

ii. Delays in land acquisition for 33/11 KV sub-stations by the States.

iii. Limited number of good agencies available for execution of turnkey contracts.

iv. Delays in issuance of road permit and way bills by some of the States.

v. Very poor upstream rural electricity infrastructure in some states.

vi. Delay in finalization of BPL lists by some states.

vii. Delay in taking decision to waive state and local taxes on line materials by some states.

viii. Difficult terrain in some states.

(d): Under X Plan, Rs.5,000 crore was allocated for RGGVY.

Question : RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

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