Consider the following about the lsquo Saubhagya rsquo scheme that intends to provide energy access ...........

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Consider the following about the ‘Saubhagya’ scheme that intends to provide energy access to all.

The scheme applies to rural households alone because the electricity development in urban areas is managed by the municipalities.
The scheme would provide free connections and free electricity to all poor rural households.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: It focuses on last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un- electrified households in rural as well as urban areas to achieve universal household electrification in the country.

Statement 2: Poor households would be provided electricity connections free of cost. Other households would also be provided electricity connections under the scheme on payment of Rs.500 only. There is no provision in the scheme to provide free power to any category of consumers. The cost of electricity consumption shall have to be paid by the respective consumers as per prevailing tariff of the DISCOM/Power Dept.