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Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana

The scheme aims to strengthen the rural power infrastructure by implementing feeder separation, metering, distribution system strengthening, and rural electrification works.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to improve rural power supply through feeder separation, metering, system strengthening, and electrification works by providing free electricity connections to below-poverty-line households.

Benefits

  • Free Electricity Connection: Free electricity connections are provided to 3,94,741 beneficiaries living below the poverty line.
  • Intensive Village Electrification: A total of 17,827 villages are covered under the scheme for comprehensive electrification.
  • Strengthening of Power Infrastructure: Feeder separation, metering, and distribution system strengthening works are carried out to ensure a reliable power supply.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be residing in a rural area.

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    The applicant should belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Required Documents

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    Identity Proof.
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    Address Proof.
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    Any other documents as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • The applicant can avail of the scheme benefits through the concerned electricity distribution company.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Madhya Pradesh

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentUtility & Sanitation

Data Sources