Evaluation of The Scheme-RGGVY (Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana)

Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) being implemented in Indian states mostly to provide benefits to households below the poverty line (BPL) through a free connection but chargeable consumption of power. The principal aims of RGGVY being implemented since 2005 are the following: (1) Electrifying all villages and habitations as per new definition. (2) Providing access to electricity to all rural households. (3)Providing electricity connection to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families free of charge. The data describes the outcomes/results of RGGVY like sanctions, project cost, contracts, transformers, Electrification of villages/households.