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Power @2047 Nation

AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS MODERNIZATION

REVAMPED DISTRIBUTION SECTOR SCHEME

n Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme ABOUT 1,70,000 MW OF ELECTRICITY GENERATION
with an outlay of over 3 lakh crores CAPACITY ADDED
will empower the country in the power
distribution sector. It aims to improve n About 1,70,000 MW of electricity generation capacity has
the reliability and quality of power been added in the country in the last 8 years. One Nation
supply to end consumers. One Power Grid has become the strength of the country
today.
It will reduce Operational losses of
n n About 1,70,000 circuit kilometer transmission lines have
power companies. Consumers will get been laid to connect the entire country. Furthermore, by
the facility of prepaid smart meters giving 3 crore connections under the Saubhagya Scheme,
and be free from the hassle of wrong the country is also nearing the saturation goal
electricity bills. n India had resolved to generate 175 GW of renewable energy
With this, the consumer will get
n by the time the nation completed 75 years of Independence.
accurate and on-time information “So far, about 170 GW capacity has been installed from non-
about power consumption and they fossil sources.
will have complete control over the n Today India is among the top 4-5 countries in the world in
use of electricity. Along with this, the terms of installed solar capacity. Many of the world's largest
facility of an easy recharge will also be solar power plants are in India today. Also, solar panels are
available. being promoted in homes.
India has set a target of installing 25
n n UJALA scheme has also played a big role in reducing
Crore prepaid smart meters. Under the electricity consumption and bills in the country. 50 thousand
scheme, emphasis will also be given crore rupees are being saved on the electricity bill of the
to agriculture feeder segregation. poor and middle class every year.
That is, farmers will get a dedicated n Electrification of about 18,000 villages that did not have
feeder for farming. This feeder will be electricity earlier. The power supply in rural areas has
powered by solar energy, which will increased from 12 hours to 22.5 hours at present as
provide reliable and quality power for compared to 2015.
the agriculture sector.

INAUGURATION AND LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR VARIOUS GREEN ENERGY PROJECTS

PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones of Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh, and Kawas
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various green energy projects of NTPC worth Green Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas
over Rs 5200 crore. project in Gujarat.
PM Modi inaugurated the 100 MW Ramagundam The Prime Minister also launched a National
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Floating Solar Project in Telangana and 92 MW Solar Rooftop Portal. Under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit
Kayamkulam Floating Solar Project in Kerala. Mahotsav', Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya –
He laid the foundation stone of the 735 MW Power @ 2047 was organized from
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Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan, the Green 25 to 30 July.

the energy provider. During the program, PM NTPC. PM also launched the National Solar
launched Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution rooftop portal. On the occasion, Prime Minister
Sector Scheme and dedicated and laid the also interacted with the beneficiaries of various
foundation stone for green energy projects of schemes.

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