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Lok Sabha Question No. 3754 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Integrated Sports Complex in Jharkhand
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3754 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

Integrated Sports Complex in Jharkhand

†3754. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constructed Integrated Sports Complexes  in  rural  blocks  of  East  Singhbhum  and  West  Singhbhum districts of Jharkhand under certain sports schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, block-wise; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  works  undertaken  for  organisation  of  sports competition  in  rural  blocks  of  the  said  districts  during  the  last  two years?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) & (b) This Ministry has not constructed Integrated Sports Complexes  in  rural  blocks  of  East  Singhbhum  and  West  Singhbhum districts of Jharkhand.
- (c) Sports is a State subject and Central Government complements/supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State  Government.  The primary  responsibility  of  Organization  of  sports  competition  in  rural blocks  lies  with  the  State  Government.  None  of  the  schemes  being implemented  by  this  Ministry  during  last  two  years  had/have  any provisions for organizing Sports competitions at the block level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3753 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Allocation of Funds to Maharashtra
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3753 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

Allocation of Funds to Maharashtra

†3753. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  funds  have  been  allocated  and  released  to  the Government of Maharashtra/Sport Authority of Maharashtra during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the works undertaken in Maharashtra by utilizing the said funds;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed the said works; and
- (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) State-wise fund allocation is  not  made  under  any  of  the schemes implemented by this Ministry and no fund has been sanctioned  /  released  directly  to  the  Government  of  Maharashtra/ Sports  Authority  of  Maharashtra  during  last  three  years  and  current year.

- (b) to (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Development of Existing Roads in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop the existing roads in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district wise,
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  effective  measures  being  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d) The Ministry of Road Transport &  Highways is primarily responsible for Development  and  Maintenance  of  National  Highways  (NHs).  This  is  a  continuous  process depending upon the inter-se-priority,  availability  of  funds,  availability  of  encumbrance  free  land, utility  shifting and mandatory clearances etc. During Financial Year 2017-18, 19 projects costing Rs 3440 Cr were sanctioned in the State of Kerala.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3751

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING ROADS IN KERALA

## 3751.   SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Transmission Issues Raised by Solar Power Generating Firms/Developers
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3749

TO BE ANSWERED ON-09.08.2018

## TRANSMISSION ISSUES RAISED BY SOLAR POWER GENERATING FIRMS/DEVELOPERS

## 3749. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of transmission issues raised by the solar power generating firms/ developers in the country;
- (b) whether these firms/ developers are demanding for notifying the rules relating to InterState transmission System and regulations for General Network Access for renewable energy are still pending;
- (c) if so, the reasons thereof;
- (d)  whether  these  firms/  developers  are  not  able  to  connect  to  the  national  grid  after  the completion of the projects; and
- (e) if so, the manner in which the Government proposes to facilitate them in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) The following issues have been highlighted by solar power generating firms/developers:
- (i) Uncertainty in grant of connectivity to solar power generating firms/developers in existing Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) substations in view of limited surplus capacity and higher number of applicants for ISTS-connectivity;
- (ii) Lack of clarity over plans for setting up additional ISTS substations and their locations.
- (iii) Long time taken for commissioning of new/augmentation of transmission capacity.
- (b) and (c) The rules for grant of connectivity for Inter-State transmission of power from RE projects  have  been  notified  by  the  CERC  vide  its  order  dated  15.05.2018.  The  draft regulations for General Network Access for renewable energy have been made available by CERC on its website, for views and comments by all stakeholders.
- (d)  and  (e)  No  such  cases  of  solar  power  generating  firms/  developers  not  being  able  to connect to the national grid have been highlighted till date under the projects implemented by SECI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Declaration of Irrigation Projects as National Projects
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †3743

ANSWERED ON 09.0 8.201 8

## DECLARATION OF IRRIG ATION PROJECTS AS NA TIONAL PROJECTS

## †3743. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any proposals regarding declaration of certain irrigation projects as nationa pending with the Government;
- (b) if so, the detai ls of such proposals especially in respect of Rajasthan; and
- (c) the action taken so far or proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

(a) to (c) Sixteen projects in the country have been declared as National Project as per th of the scheme. Further, the State Governments from time to time send  requests for incl projects in the scheme of Natio nal Projects. However, their inclusion depends upon appraisal/ap by Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR from techno - economic  angle, investment clearance, fulfillment of criteria of the scheme of National Projects, avail of funds etc. The status of requests received from the State Governments in this regard is as under:

|   S. No | Project Name                                            | State          | Status                                 |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------|
|       1 | Jamrani Multipurpose Dam Project                        | Uttarakhand    | Do not fulfill the National Project    |
|       2 | BargiDiversion Project                                  | Madhya Pradesh | Do not fulfill the National Project    |
|       3 | Parwan Multipurpose Irrigation Project                  | Rajasthan      | Investment clearance obtained by State |
|       4 | Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project                         | Rajasthan      | TAC approval not obtained the State    |
|       5 | Diversion of Surplus water Sabarmati basin to Jawai Dam | from Rajasthan | TAC approval not obtained the State    |
|       6 | Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project                          | Telangana      | Investment clearance obtained by State |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Progress of Construction of TumkurHonnavara Section
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

be pleased to state :

(a)  the  progress  made  by  the Government in the construction of Tumkur-Honnavara  section and widening  to  two lanes  with  paved  shoulders  of  NH-13, widening  to  two  lanes  with paved  shoulders    of    Mudigere-Kadur    section  of  NH-173    and    construction    of    tunnel    for Shiradi Ghat;

- (b) the time by which the construction work  would  be  initiated  by  the Government; and
- (c) the timeline for the completion of construction work of these NH projects?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c) The works of four laning between Tumkur to Shimoga of NH-206 has been tendered and scheduled for completion in 24 months from the declaration of appointed date. The work of four laning from Km. 205.200 to Km. 220.00 between Shimoga to Honnavara Section of NH-206 is in progress and scheduled for completion by February, 2019.

The  works  of  four  laning  from  Km.  102/00  to  299/00  of  NH-13  have  already  been completed.  From Km. 30.400 to Km. 102.00 work has been awarded  and from Km. 299.00 to Km. 418.600 work is in progress & scheduled for completion by March, 2019.  Further, the works of widening to two lanes with paved shoulders from Km. 422.00 to Km. 528.00 and Km. 683.00 to  Km.  706.00  in  Chitradurga-Mangalore  section  of  NH-13  in  the  State  of  Karnataka  are scheduled for completion by March, 2019. The remaining works of two lane with paved shoulders in Chitradurga- Mangalore section will be taken up depending upon inter-se-priority, availability of funds and clearance from forest/wild life sanctuary.

The work of improvement and reconstruction to  two  lanes  with  paved shoulders  of Mudigere-Kadur  section from Km. 24.600 to Km. 70.063 of NH-173  have been awarded and scheduled for completion in 24 months from the declaration of appointed date.

The final DPR for work of construction of tunnel for Shiradi Ghat has been submitted by the consultant.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3742 ANSWERED ON 9 th  AUGUST, 2018

## PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION OF TUMKUR-HONNAVARA SECTION

## 3742. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE :

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: National Energy Storage Mission
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: ANJU BALA, Tejpratap Singh,Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3737

TO BE ANSWERED ON-09.08.2018

## NATIONAL ENERGY STORAGE MISSION

## 3737. SHRIMATI ANJU BALA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has set up an Expert Committee for the launching of the National Energy Storage Mission for the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  NITI  Aayog  has  proposed  a  three-stage  solution  for  promoting  battery manufacturing in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  energy  storage  technologies  have  strategic  importance  for  the  country's  energy security and clean energy future and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether there is an urgent need to address the challenges faced by the energy storage sector in the country and if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) In February 2018, an Expert Committee under the chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, with representatives from relevant Ministries, industry associations,  research  institutions  and  experts  was  constituted  by  the  Ministry  of  New  & Renewable Energy to propose draft for setting up National Energy Storage Mission (NESM) for India.

(b) NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute's joint report on India's Energy Storage Mission has proposed three stage solution approach i.e. creating an environment for battery manufacturing growth; scaling supply chain strategies; and scaling of battery cell manufacturing. The report is available at

(http://www.niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document\_publication/India-Energy-StorageMission.pdf).

(c)  and  (d)  Energy Storage is one of the most crucial & critical  components of India's energy infrastructure strategy and also for supporting India's sustained thrust to renewables. Key areas for energy storage application include:

i. integrating renewable energy with distribution and transmission grids;

ii. setting Rural micro grids with diversified loads or stand-alone systems; and iii. developing Storage component of electric mobility plans.

The Expert Committee referred to in answer to the part '(a)' above, has proposed a draft NESM with objective to strive for leadership in energy storage sector by creating an enabling policy and regulatory framework that encourages manufacturing, deployment, innovation and further cost reduction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Investment in Power Sector
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3736 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## INVESTMENT IN POWER SECTOR

3736. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether India is likely to attract massive investments in the power generation  sector  in  the  five  year  period  between  2017  and  2022  for setting up projects across thermal, hydro, nuclear and renewable segment;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received any positive signs of foreign investment in the sector; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (d) : As per National Electricity Plan notified on 28.03.2018, a total capacity  addition  of  58,384  MW  from  conventional  sources  has  been envisaged for the period 2017-2022, consisting of 47,855 MW of coal based power stations, 406 MW of gas based power stations, 6,823 MW of hydro power stations and 3,300 MW of nuclear stations. Besides this, there has been  a  big  thrust  by  the  Government  of  India  for  setting  up  renewable power generation capacity of 1,75,000 MW by the year 2022, out of which 1,17,756 MW is expected to be set up during the period 2017-2022.

Based on the above, the total fund requirement for the period 2017-2022 is estimated to be Rs.11,55,652 Crore, which also includes the likely expenditure on projects coming up during 2022-2027.

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Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India notifies the 'Consolidated FDI Policy' from time to time to encourage the foreign investment which includes power sector also.

The  detail  of  Financial-Year  wise  Foreign  Direct  Investment (FDI) reported through Equity Inflow for power sector from FY 2014-15 to 2017-18 is as under:

| Financial Year   |   FDI in US$ Million |
|------------------|----------------------|
| 2014-15          |               707.04 |
| 2015-16          |               868.8  |
| 2016-17          |              1112.98 |
| 2017-18          |              1621    |

The Government of India has launched Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance  Yojana  (UDAY)  in  2015  with  an  objective  to  improve  the operational  and  financial  efficiency  of  the  State  DISCOMs  which  is expected to attract investment in power sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: NH and Bypass Projects in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  sanctioned  certain  National  Highways  (NHs)  and  bypasses including ongoing projects in Kerala;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  State  roads  declared  as  NHs  during  the  last  three  years  and current year;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for the improvement works of Kollam, Thrumangalam, Kollam-Theni and  Bharanikkavu-Vandiperiyar National Highways in Kerala; and
- (d) the amount sanctioned for these highways?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) and (b) The Ministry of Road Transport &  Highways is primarily responsible for Development  and  Maintenance  of  National  Highways  (NHs).  This  is  a  continuous  process depending upon the inter-se-priority,  availability  of  funds,  availability  of  encumbrance  free  land, utility  shifting and mandatory clearances etc. During Financial Year 2017-18, 19 projects costing Rs 3440 Cr were sanctioned in the State Kerala. Presently two bypass projects to Alappuzha and Kollam on NH-47 (new NH.66) sanctioned during 2013-14 are under construction.  No new NH has been declared during last three years and current year in the State of Kerala.

(c) and (d) Development  of  Kollam  Thirumangalam  stretch  of  NH  208  (new  NH  744)  was included under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Strengthening of existing road from km 0/00 to km 20/000 (Kollam to Ambalathumkala) of NH 744 was sanctioned by Ministry for Rs.22.9 crore during 201718 to keep this Highway in traffic-worthy condition.

Project  preparation  for  development  of  Kollam-Theni  of  NH  220  (new  NH  183)  and Bharanikkavu-Vandiperiyar  road  of  NH  183A  is  done  through  State  PWD.  Two  works  of strengthening  of  31  km  of  NH  183A,  costing  Rs.30.9  crore  were  sanctioned  by  Ministry  during 2017-18 to keep this Highway in traffic-worthy condition.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3734 ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2018

## NH AND BYPASS PROJECTS IN KERALA

## 3734.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Mid Air Aircraft Incident
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3733

## MID AIR AIRCRAFT INCIDENT

## 3733. SHRI A ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- whether an Air India Airbus A 319 aircraft cruising from Rajkotito Delbi wvith (a) board recently a depressurization warning mid air when it got
- was at an had to brought down to & iower altitude Of about 10,000 feet (b) whether the flight breathe without supplementary oxygen, if s0, the details to enable all on board to
- (bereoether the problem happened aiter the rubber seal of the cargo compartment (c) broke mid air, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) inquiry into this incident and
- action taken by the Government in this regard? (f) if so, the details thereof and the

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

Air India Airbus A319 aircraft VT-SCJ operating flight AI-498 (Raikot-Delhi) at Crew diverted to Udaipur which was with airfield and landed safely; After rectification at Udaipur, the flight the closest operated from Udaipur to Delhi on 16.06.2018

by AME; the Door Seal of the Forward (c) On arrival at Udaipur, upon inspection Cargo Door was found damaged. The same Was replaced:

FLIOO Che sandard operating procedure (SOP) The passengers were also informed as per about the emergency descent

Oxygen masks were deployed in the Cabin not

8 & (gerhe incident is being investigated by the Permanent Investigation Board (PB) of the airline in association with DGCA

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-09
Subject: Plan to Generate Power
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2018

## PLAN TO GENERATE POWER

3732. SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has drawn up a plan to generate power and make it available to all people in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether millions of people still do not have electricity connections in their homes and places of work, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) :  As on 30.06.2018, the installed generation capacity is about 344 Giga  Watt  (GW)  which  is  more  than  sufficient  to  meet  the  peak  power demand of the country of around 170 GW.

As of now, the generation capacity is more than the demand in the  country.  However,  taking  into  account  the  future  projections  of demand,  Generation  capacity  addition  of  47855  MW  of  coal  based capacity, 406 MW Gas, 6823 MW Hydro and 3300 MW Nuclear capacity is likely  to  be  commissioned  during  2017-2022.  The  renewable  energy capacity is targeted to be 175 GW by 2021-22.

Government of India has also launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli  Har  Ghar  Yojana  -'Saubhagya'  to  achieve  universal  household electrification. As on 06.08.2018, there are 21.92 crore households in the country;  of  these  19.42  crore  households  (88.57%)  have  been  electrified and  all  the  remaining  2.50  crore  households  (11.42%)  are  targeted  for electrification  under  the  ongoing  Pradhan  Mantri  Sahaj  Bijli  Har  Ghar Yojana -'Saubhagya' by 31st March, 2019.

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