Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana 2024: Apply online and objectives

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Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana, initiated by India’s Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, aims to provide electricity access to economically disadvantaged families in the country. Under the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana, those who are financially unable to obtain an electricity connection and are living without electricity will receive a free electricity connection from the central government. This scheme is also known as the Prime Minister’s Easy Electricity for Every Household Scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana)

Under this scheme, both rural and urban economically disadvantaged families in the country will be included. The selection of individuals for electricity connections under the Prime Minister’s Easy Electricity for Every Household Scheme will be based on the 2011 social, economic, and ethnic census. Those individuals whose names appear in this socio-economic census will receive free electricity connections. For those whose names are not included in this census, electricity connections can be obtained by paying a nominal fee of only 500 rupees, which can also be paid in ten easy instalments.

The objective of Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana

As you are aware, there are many households in the country that still do not have access to electricity, primarily due to their economic hardships, forcing them to live without this essential resource. This situation poses significant challenges for them. To address all these issues, the Central Government has introduced the Prime Minister’s Saubhagya Yojana. Through this scheme, free electricity connections are provided to the homes of economically disadvantaged families in both rural and urban areas of the country. This initiative aims to illuminate their homes and improve their quality of life, allowing them to comfortably carry out their daily activities.

Information about the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana:

Scheme Name Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana
Initiated by  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Launch Date September 25, 2017
Beneficiaries Underprivileged families in the country
Objective To provide free electricity connections to impoverished individuals
Application Method  Online
Official Website https://saubhagya.gov.in/

List of selected regions under the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana:

  1. Bihar
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Odisha
  5. Jharkhand
  6. Jammu and Kashmir
  7. Rajasthan
  8. Northeastern states

Estimated number of beneficiary families:

Total rural households 1796 lakh
Electrified rural households 1336 lakh
Remaining unelectrified rural households 460 lakh
BPL families approved under DDUGJY but not electrified yet 179 lakh
Remaining households 281 lakh
Economically weaker electrified families in urban areas 50 lakh
Total unelectrified households yet to be covered 331 lakh

Financial assistance under Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana

Serial Number Agency Nature of support Quantum of support(% of project cost) Quantum of support(% of project cost)
      Other than special category state Special category state
1. Government of India Grant 60 85
2. Utility/State contribution Own fund 10 5
3. Loan(financial institutions/banks) Loan 30 10
4. Additional grants from Government of India on achievement of prescribed milestone Grant 50% of total loan component (30%) i.e. 15% 50% of the total loan component(10%) i.e. 5%
5. Maximum grant by government of India (including additional grant on achievement of prescribed milestone) Grant 75% 90%

 

State-wise status of unelectrified houses in the country

Serial Number State Total rural households (in lakh) Electrified households (in lakh) Unelectrified households (in lakh)
 1. Andhra Pradesh  112.78  112.78 0
 2. Arunachal Pradesh  2.32  1.51 0.81
 3. Assam  51.88  27.78 24.10
 4. Bihar  123.46  58.76 64.70
 5. Chhattisgarh  45.06  38.64 6.42
 6. Goa  1.28  1.28 0.00
 7. Gujarat  66.59  66.59 0.00
 8. Haryana  34.24  27.42 6.82
 9. Himachal Pradesh  14.70  14.57 0.13
 10. Jammu and Kashmir  12.91  10.21 2.70
 11. Jharkhand  54.81  24.39 30.42
 12. Karnataka  94.94  87.78 7.16
 13. Kerala  71.04  71.04 0.00
 14. Madhya Pradesh  114.00  69.05 44.95
 15. Maharashtra  139.14  135.53 3.61
 16. Manipur  3.88  2.81 1.07
 17. Meghalaya  4.63  3.24 1.39
 18. Mizoram  1.10  0.99 0.11
 19. Nagaland  1.60  0.72 0.88
 20. Odisha  86.60  53.98 32.62
 21. Punjab  36.89  36.89 0.00
 22. Rajasthan  90.07  69.93 20.14
 23. Sikkim  0.37  0.32 0.05
 24. Tamil Nadu  102.83  102.83 0.00
 25. Telangana  59.73  55.63 4.10
 26. Tripura  7.96  5.80 2.16
 27. Uttar Pradesh  302.34  155.87 146.47
 28. Uttarakhand  17.32  15.47 1.85
 29. West Bengal  138.26  136.93 1.33
 30. Puducherry  1.02  1.02 0.00
  Total  1793.87  1389.81 404.06

 

Main facts of PM Saubhagya Yojana

Under the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana 2024, in areas where electricity has not yet been reached, the central government will provide each household with a solar kit consisting of five LED bulbs and one fan.

  • Additionally, under this initiative, the government will supply solar energy packs with 200 to 300 Wp (Watt-peak) along with a battery bank to non-electrified households located in remote and inaccessible areas. These packs will include 5 LED lights, 1 DC fan, and 1 DC power plug.
  • The central government’s objective under the Saubhagya Yojana is to ensure electricity access to every home in villages and cities.
  • To implement the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana, the central government has allocated a budget of INR 16,320 crores.
  • The government will bear the maintenance costs of battery banks for up to five years.
  • Under this scheme, the government will also provide subsidies for equipment such as transformers, wires, and meters.
  • Camps will be set up in every village for the installation of electricity connections.

 

Features of Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana

  • The Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana was launched on October 11, 2017.
  • The primary objective of initiating this scheme is to extend electricity access to every household.
  • The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited has been designated as the nodal agency responsible for implementing this scheme.
  • Beneficiaries eligible for the benefits of providing free electricity through this program will be identified using the socio-economic caste census of 2011.

 

Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana

  • This scheme will benefit economically disadvantaged families in both rural and urban areas of the country.
  • The Pradhanmantri Saubhagya Yojana is poised to contribute significantly to overall economic development and create employment opportunities for the youth.
  • It aims to provide free electricity connections to the underprivileged households in the country.
  • Under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, around 300 million impoverished individuals will benefit.
  • In areas where it is not feasible to extend conventional electricity supply, solar power packs will be provided.
  • These packs will include five LED lights, one DC fan, one DC power plug, and the government will cover the maintenance costs for up to five years.
  • Those desiring to obtain a free electricity connection under this scheme will need to apply for it as per the provisions of the program.

 

Ineligibility under the Saubhagya Scheme

  • Families that have 2/3/4-wheelers or fishing boats are not eligible for this scheme.
  • Families with 3 to 4-wheelers or agricultural equipment are not eligible.
  • Families with a farmer credit card limit exceeding INR 50,000 are not eligible.
  • Government employees are also not eligible for this scheme.
  • Families registered by the government in non-agricultural sectors are not eligible.
  • Families where any member earns more than INR 10,000 are also not eligible.
  • Even if a family member pays income tax, they won’t receive benefits under this scheme.
  • Families that pay professional taxes are not eligible for this scheme.
  • Having a refrigerator or a landline phone in the household also makes one ineligible for this scheme.
  • Having three or more permanent rooms in the house disqualifies the family from benefiting from this scheme.
  • Even if a farmer possesses 2.5 acres of land and agricultural equipment, they are not eligible.
  • Farmers with more than 5 acres of land are also ineligible.

Note: Families that do not qualify for the Saubhagya Yojana can obtain an electricity connection by paying a fee of INR 500.

 

Documents required for eligibility under the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana:

  1. The applicant must be from a low-income family without access to electricity.

  2. Free electricity will be provided to those individuals whose names are listed in the socio-economic census.

  3. Those individuals whose names are not listed in the census but wish to avail themselves of this scheme can do so by paying INR 500, which can be paid in ten instalments.

  4. Documents required for the application include an Aadhaar card,

  5. PAN card,

  6. voter ID card,

  7. address proof,

  8. mobile number,

  9. residence certificate,

  10.  passport-sized photographs.

How to apply for Prime Minister Saubhagya Yojana?

Those interested in applying for the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana can follow the steps below:

  • First, the applicant should visit the official website of the scheme.
  • Upon visiting the official website, you will be directed to the homepage.

Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana

  • On this homepage, you will see the “Guest” option. You need to click on this option.
  • After clicking on the option, you will need to click on the “Sign In” option.

pm saubhagya yojana

  • After clicking on the option, the next page will open in front of you.
  • On this page, you will need to enter some information such as Role ID and password.
  • Afterward, you will have to click on the “Sign In” button.
  • This way, you can complete your registration.
  • Now, candidates can access the portal to track progress related to electrification, monthly targets, achievements, and more.
  • Through this online portal, you can also obtain information about when you will receive electricity.

Process to download Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana mobile app

  • First, you need to open the Google Play Store on your mobile phone.
  • Now, you have to enter “Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana” in the search box.
  • After that, you will need to click on the search button.
  • A list will appear in front of you.
  • You will see the “Saubhagya App” in this list.
  • You need to click on that app.
  • Afterwards, you will have to click on the “Install” button.
  • As soon as you click on the Install button, the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya mobile app will be downloaded to your phone.

Implementation of Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya Yojana)

To successfully implement the Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana, modern technology, such as a mobile application, will be used. This will enable household surveys to be conducted efficiently. The scheme aims to identify beneficiaries and register them on the spot. Applicants will need to fill out application forms for electricity connections, providing their photograph and identity proof.

In rural areas, the responsibility of collecting these documents along with application forms will be entrusted to the Gram Panchayats and public institutions. They will also be responsible for distributing electricity bills and collecting revenue through the guidance of Panchayat Raj Institutions and urban local bodies.

The implementation of this scheme is overseen by the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, which acts as the nodal agency.

Process to view information related to Hawkardings

  • First, you need to visit the official website of the Saubhagya Yojana.
  • Now, the homepage will appear.
  • After that, you should click on the “Hoarding” option.

हाकर्डिंग्स से संबंधित जानकारी

  • Now, you will need to select a category.
  • After that, you must enter the information as per the selected category.
  • Now, click on the “Sign In” option.
  • The relevant information will be displayed on your computer screen.

Process to view campus related information

  • First, you need to visit the official website of the Saubhagya Yojana.
  • Next, the homepage will appear.
  • On the homepage, you should click on the “Camp” option.
  • Following that, a dialogue box will open.
  • In this dialogue box, you will need to select the category of the camp.
  • Now, you should click on the “OK” option.
  • The relevant information will be displayed on your computer screen.

The process to download all the important documents is as follows:

  • First, you need to visit the official website of the Saubhagya Yojana.
  • Next, the homepage will appear.
  • After that, you should click on the “Download” option.
  • Now, you will see the following options:
  • Office Memorandum
  • Guidelines
  • Sign Board Designs
  • Village Sign Board Design District
  • Saubhagya TVC
  • Saubhagya Hoardings
  • Pradhanmantri Saubhagya Pamphlets
  • Saubhagya Logos
  • Saubhagya Brochure
  • Saubhagya Kiosk
  • Saubhagya Certificate
  • GSA Leaflet
  • You should click on the option that matches your needs.
  • Following that, a PDF file will open in front of you.
  • Now, you need to click on the “Download” option.
  • In this way, you can download the PDF file.

Process to view Gram Swaraj Abhiyan dashboard

  • First, you need to visit the official website of the Saubhagya Yojana.
  • Next, the homepage will appear.
  • On the homepage, you should click on the “GSA” option.

ग्राम स्वराज अभियान

  • Following this, a new page will open in front of you.
  • On this page, you need to select your state, district, village, and telecom circle.
  • As soon as you make this selection, the information related to the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan will be displayed.

PM Saubhagya Yojana Helpline Number

People in the country who wish to obtain information related to the PM Saubhagya Yojana or have any concerns can contact the government through the provided helpline numbers. Here are the relevant contact details:

Saubhagya Toll-Free Helpline Number: 1800-121-5555 DISCOMs Helpline Numbers (PDF)

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