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Nation Power @2047
‘UJJWAL BHARAT AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS MODERNIZATION
REVAMPED DISTRIBUTION SECTOR SCHEME
UJJWAL BHAVISHYA
The power system of the 21st
century should be able to meet the
challenges of a fast-growing India
on the path of development. For the
rapid development of the country,
it is very important to ensure that
the infrastructure of the power
sector is always strong and modern.
Ensure continuous power supply to
all and make our power companies
self-reliant. With this thinking,
Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme was launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on 30 July
to strengthen the modernization of
the power supply.
he energy sector and power sector have has brought a positive change in the lives of the
a huge role to play in accelerating India's people and the light of progress and confidence
Tprogress in the next 25 years. The strength has reached even the remote areas which have
of the energy sector is also important for Ease been deprived of it for a long time.
of Doing Business and equally important for Participating in the Grand Finale at the
Ease of Living. Several steps have been taken conclusion of "Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya –
to ensure a strong energy sector by 2047 and Power @2047", Prime Minister Narendra Modi
people's participation is a key to it. India has said, "Besides increasing the production of
made unprecedented progress in the field of electricity, the emphasis of the government is
electricity in the last eight years and today also on saving electricity. Always remember that
every village and every household has access to saving electricity means securing the future. PM
electricity for the first time since independence Kusum Yojana is a great example of the same. We
under the visionary and decisive leadership of are providing ‘solar pump facility’ to the farmers,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the vision of helping them to install solar panels on the borders
'Power for All'. The easy availability of electricity of the fields.” The food provider is also becoming
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