SAUBHAGYA Scheme

SAUBHAGYA Scheme

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II: Government policies 

In News: SAUBHAGYA completes four years of successful implementation

• 2.82 crore households have been electrified since the launch of SAUBHAGYA
• A dedicated toll-free helpline in place to identify and provide electricity connections to remaining unelectrified households

About Saubhagya Scheme

• Saubhagya Scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country.
• The scheme primarily benefits rural areas, which have vast majority of households without power connections.
• The beneficiaries for free electricity connection would be identified using Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data.

• Expected outcomes –

• • Environmental upgradation by substitution of Kerosene for lighting purposes
  • Improvement education services
  • Better health services
  • Enhanced connectivity through radio, television, mobiles, etc.
  • Increased economic activities and jobs
  • Improved quality of life especially for women

News Source: PIB