Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) Completes 9 Years

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) completes 9 years. It was launched in December 2014 for strengthening the electricity distribution system across the country.

About Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is a Government of India scheme launched in 2014 to provide reliable and affordable electricity to rural households in India. The scheme has been a success, with over 150 million rural households now having access to electricity.

Background

• The government has initiated a rural electrification scheme to strengthen the electricity infrastructure in rural areas. The focus is on separating agricultural and household electricity supply and improving transmission and distribution systems. This scheme aims to provide electricity to all rural regions, making it a crucial aspect of the rural economy.
• As part of the scheme, the government plans to invest ₹756 billion in electrifying rural areas and installing electricity meters at all levels. This will bring about significant reforms in rural regions, addressing the energy needs of cooking, lighting, irrigation, communication, water heating, and cottage industries.
• Despite ambitious efforts for 100% rural electrification, India has achieved only 67.3% overall electrification (urban and rural together). Based on Census 2011, there were 18,452 un-electrified villages as of April 1, 2015.

Objectives

• The government’s objective is to provide electricity to all villages, ensuring adequate power supply to farmers through feeder separation and maintaining a consistent supply to other consumers.
• This involves enhancing sub-transmission and distribution networks to improve the quality and reliability of the electricity supply.
• Additionally, metering is being implemented to reduce losses and ensure efficient use of electricity resources.
• These initiatives are vital steps toward achieving comprehensive rural electrification and enhancing the overall energy infrastructure in rural areas.

Eligibility Criteria

• The household must be located in a rural area.
• The household must not have access to electricity from any other source.
• The household must be able to pay the connection fee.

The connection fee for DDUGJY is ₹1,000. This fee is waived for households that are below the poverty line.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Electrification of all villages and households, ensuring access to electricity for everyone.
• Increase in agricultural yield, leading to improved farming practices and higher productivity.
• Growth of small and household enterprises, creating new employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.
• Improvement in health, education, and banking services due to enhanced infrastructure and accessibility.
• Better access to communication and technology, including radio, telephone, television, internet, and mobile services.
• Enhanced social security with the availability of electricity for various services and facilities.
• Accessibility of electricity to essential institutions like schools, panchayats, hospitals, and police stations, supporting their functioning and efficiency.
• Increased opportunities for comprehensive development in rural areas, fostering overall progress and prosperity.

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