Question : RAJIV GANDHI GRAMEEN VIDYUTIKARAN YOJANA

(a) whether the quality of materials being used, i.e. wire, cable etc. for the electrification work under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana is not as per the fixed norms in the country including Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the action being taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the company engaged in the work of RGGVY in Madhya Pradesh is being paid at double rate in comparison to schedule of rates of Madhya Pradesh State Power Distribution Company; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL)

(a) & (b): Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), the major materials viz. cable, conductor, meter, pole, transformers, etc., in lots selected on random sample basis at Manufacturer`s premises in all states including Madhya Pradesh are inspected as per prescribed material quality plan and approved technical specification standards and accordingly delivered to field for execution of RGGVY projects. Materials not conforming to the approved technical specifications are not cleared by the Quality Control Inspectors and fresh materials have to be offered by the manufacturers. Further, Rural Electrification(RE) works and materials under 11th Plan are subjected to inspectionthrough Three Tier Quality Control Mechanism.

(c) & (d): Under RGGVY, RE works in Madhya Pradesh are being implemented on turnkey basis and in terms of guidelines, contracts are being awarded to the L-1 bidders on the basis of competitive bidding process.