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Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) is a national scheme designed to establish rural electricity infrastructure and electrify households across rural India.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
Rural Grid Extension
Supports construction of electricity sub-stations and distribution lines in remote villages.
Free BPL Connections
Provides single-point electricity connections free of cost to BPL households.
RGGVY Funding Pattern
Electrification project cost split model
Who is eligible
- Any rural household or Below Poverty Line family is eligible for connection assistance.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
How to apply
Submit verification documents
Present Aadhaar card and BPL card to the local power distribution utility or gram panchayat representative.
Typical duration · 2 days
Technical feasibility and installation
Electricity utility teams will survey the premises and install the meter and connection lines.
Typical duration · 7 days
Sources
- Ministry of Power — Government of IndiaMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
Launched in 2005, RGGVY aims to provide access to electricity to all rural households. Below Poverty Line (BPL) families receive free connections, and central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) collaborate to build robust grid connectivity in remote areas.