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Sarkari Yojana
Uttar Pradesh leads Saubhagya drive, near‑complete rural electrification
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Saubhagya scheme has seen Uttar Pradesh emerge as the top‑performing state, bringing almost all rural households under electricity.
The Saubhagya (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme, launched in 2017, aims to provide electricity connections to every household across India, with a special focus on remote and underserved villages.
Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, has distinguished itself by becoming the leading performer in the programme, achieving near‑universal electrification of its rural households.
State officials attribute this success to aggressive last‑mile connectivity projects, the deployment of solar micro‑grids in off‑grid pockets, and coordinated efforts with local bodies and private partners to streamline installation and billing processes.
The near‑complete coverage is expected to boost rural livelihoods, improve access to education and health services, and lay a foundation for further development initiatives in the state.
Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, has distinguished itself by becoming the leading performer in the programme, achieving near‑universal electrification of its rural households.
State officials attribute this success to aggressive last‑mile connectivity projects, the deployment of solar micro‑grids in off‑grid pockets, and coordinated efforts with local bodies and private partners to streamline installation and billing processes.
The near‑complete coverage is expected to boost rural livelihoods, improve access to education and health services, and lay a foundation for further development initiatives in the state.