Q22. Which of the following statements is incorrect about SAUBHAGYA Scheme?

(a) It aims to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households mainly in rural areas

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(b) This scheme is for all the villages and towns in all the states/UTs

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(d) All the three statements are incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is A (a) It aims to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households mainly in rural areas
Government of India has launched a new scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) with the objective to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural as well as urban areas.
This scheme is for all the un-electrified households in all the villages and for all the poor households in all the towns in any of the State/UTs of the country.
There is no upfront fee or charges for obtaining electricity connection under Saubhagya. Non-poor households will have to pay 10 installments of Rs. 50 each along with the bill each month (total Rs. 500)

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