Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Electrification of Villages, 25/04/2016. The State-wise number of villages electrified during the last two years are at Annex. As informed by States, there were 18,452 un-electrified census villages in the country as on 01.04.2015. Out of the 18,452 un-electrified villages, electrification works in 7,108 un-electrified villages have been completed as on 31.03.2016. It is targeted to electrify all remaining villages by 1st May, 2018.

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Modalities for distribution of electricity to villages, 14/03/2016. Ministry of Power does not have any scheme by the name National Rural Electrification Scheme (NRES). However, the work of rural electrification is done under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). Cumulatively, as on 29.02.2016, electrification works in 1,14,452 villages have been completed. The State-wise details are given at Annex-I. 5686 un-electrified villages are to be electrified in 2015-16. State-wise details are given at Annex-II.

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Fund for Rural Electrification, 14/03/2016. The State-wise number of villages electrified under Rural Electrification component of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) during the last three years, are given at Annex-I. Under DDUGJY, renewable energy sources are used for rural electrification in case of off-grid villages. Against the sanctioned project cost of Rs.1216.68 crore, a capital subsidy of Rs.1022.64 crore has been earmarked under the scheme. No proposal has been received from the State of Maharashtra under this component.