Eight States have achieved more than 99% household electrification pri

Eight States have achieved more than 99% household electrification prior to the launch of ‘Saubhagya Scheme’. Which one of the following is not among them?

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Kerala

Punjab

Himachal Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

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The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) was launched in September 2017 with the aim of achieving universal household electrification. At the time of its launch, several states had already achieved high levels of household electrification (more than 99%). These states included Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu. Madhya Pradesh, while making progress, had significantly lower household electrification coverage compared to these states prior to the launch of Saubhagya.

Saubhagya focused on providing electricity connections to remaining unelectrified households in rural and urban areas. The scheme significantly boosted electrification rates across India, and eventually, all states reported 100% household electrification by the scheme’s deadline, although challenges remain in ensuring continuous and reliable supply.

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