The correct answer is: C. Uttar Pradesh
On December 25, 2022, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a free household power connection scheme called ‘Prakash hai to Vikash hai’ for the poor in the state to mark former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birthday. The scheme aims to provide free electricity connections to 40 lakh poor households in the state.
The scheme is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (PM-Ujjwala Yojana). Under the scheme, the state government will provide free electricity connections to households that are not currently connected to the grid. The connections will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The scheme is expected to benefit a large number of poor households in the state. It is expected to improve the quality of life of these households and help them to improve their livelihoods.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Gujarat: The Gujarat government has not launched a free household power connection scheme called ‘Prakash hai to Vikash hai’.
- Andhra Pradesh: The Andhra Pradesh government has not launched a free household power connection scheme called ‘Prakash hai to Vikash hai’.
- Maharashtra: The Maharashtra government has not launched a free household power connection scheme called ‘Prakash hai to Vikash hai’.