CCEA likely to consider proposal for rural electrification subsidy scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider and approve tomorrow a proposal to launch a scheme called 'Saubhagaya' for providing subsidy on equipment for energising all households in rural areas.

"The proposal for Saubhagaya Scheme to provide electricity to all households in a rural area is listed on the agenda of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for its meeting scheduled tomorrow," a government source said.

Under the scheme, the government will provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters and wires used to energise the households in rural areas. The government has been working hard to electrify