Question : NITI Aayog Report on Rural Electrification

(a) whether NITI Aayog in its recent report has stated that the rural electrification drive has not improved the situation since many households in electrified villages continue to live without power;

(b) if so, the details of remarks made by NITI Aayog in their report of rural electrification, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Union Government on the basis of report of NITI Aayog has taken or proposes to take any action to ensure that each and every household in rural areas across the country gets uninterrupted power supply; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

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

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : As reported by NITI Aayog, no such report on rural electrification has been released by them.

(b) to (d) : In view of reply to (a) above, question does not arise.


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