(a) whether the Government proposes to launch at rural electrification technology mission for streamlining the rural electrification process;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received representation from the State Government of Kerala on the inadequacy of the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY);
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) & (b): No, Madam.
(c) to (e): Government of Kerala has submitted proposals for intensive electrification
of electrified villages of 14 districts under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
(RGGVY). 1 project of Idukki district is already under execution. Recently, 6 more projects
of Palakkad, Wayanad, Kasargod, Kannur, Kozikode and Malappuram districts have been sanctioned
under RGGVY.