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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

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