Yes, Government of India has launched a new scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) with the objective to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural as well as urban areas.

Yes, This scheme is for all the un-electrified households in all the villages and for all the poor households in all the towns in any of the State/UTs of the country.

No, There is no upfront fee or charges for obtaining electricity connection under Saubhagya. Non-poor households will have to pay 10 installments of Rs. 50 each along with the bill each month (total Rs. 500).

DISCOM of your area would organize camps in villages / cluster of villages and prior information about such camps would be widely publicised. You need to simply approach DISCOM officials in the camp and your application for the connection shall be registered on spot. Electricity connection shall be released by the DISCOM after due verification, mostly on spot. In case, you are not able to get information about the camp, you can also approach the nearest DISCOM office for necessary guidance. In the meantime, if you like, you may please give your contact details to us and somebody from the concerned agency would contact you.

No, Aadhaar number is not compulsory for obtaining electricity connection.

Any proof of identity like Voter ID / Passport / Driving License / Ration Card / Aadhaar Card etc. is sufficient to apply for electricity connection.

No, Nothing needs to be arranged by the households for electricity connection under Saubhagya. All requisite material(s) for providing connection would be provided by the DISCOM.

Under Saubhagya, single point wiring along with a LED bulb, mobile charging points and switch etc. would also be provided and no cost on this account shall be charged by the DISCOM.

Under Saubhagya, single point wiring along with a LED bulb, mobile charging points and switch etc. would be provided and no cost on this account shall be charged by the DISCOM. However, if the household desires to use more power points, the additional wiring and appliances etc. would have to be arranged by the household itself. Every household and consumer shall have to pay for the consumption as per the tariff of the DISCOM.

No. There is no provision in the scheme to provide free power to any category of consumers. The cost of electricity consumption shall have to be paid by the respective consumers as per prevailing tariff of the DISCOM based on metered consumption.

If the earlier connection was disconnected due to default in payment of electricity bill and dues are still outstanding or not paid till date, you will not be eligible to get new connection under Saubhagya.

There is provision under Saubhagya to also provide last mile connectivity to remaining un-electrified households like erection of pole, conductor etc. and connection can be released to such households in accordance with scheme guidelines. On submission of the application for the connection, the DISCOM officials would visit the site to find out additional electricity infrastructure needed for releasing electricity connection for your house.

No. As per applicable law and regulations, a meter shall be necessarily installed for availing electricity connection under the scheme and the consumer has to pay for the metered consumption as per the tariff of the concerned State DISCOM.

Under Saubhagya, all un-electrified households in rural areas as well as poor un-electrified households in urban areas are eligible for electricity connection as per the scheme guidelines.

SPV based stand-alone system shall be provided for the households located at the remote and inaccessible areas where grid extension is not feasible or cost effective. Such households shall be provided 5 LED Bulbs, 1 DC fan and 1 DC Power plug free of cost.

Yes. The country has adequate generation capacity to supply power to every household.