{"id":227904,"date":"2025-09-24T18:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=227904"},"modified":"2025-09-24T18:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:27:14","slug":"deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/","title":{"rendered":"Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana Features, Benefits, Exam Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_is_Deen_Dayal_Upadhyaya_Gram_Jyoti_Yojana_DDUGJY\" >What is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#Why_was_the_DDUGJY_introduced\" >Why was the DDUGJY introduced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_are_the_main_objectives_of_DDUGJY\" >What are the main objectives of DDUGJY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_are_the_components_of_the_DDUGJY_scheme\" >What are the components of the DDUGJY scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_is_the_role_of_the_nodal_agency\" >What is the role of the nodal agency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#How_is_DDUGJY_funded\" >How is DDUGJY funded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_the_DDUGJY_scheme\" >What are the benefits of the DDUGJY scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_challenges_does_the_scheme_face\" >What challenges does the scheme face?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_is_the_current_status_of_DDUGJY\" >What is the current status of DDUGJY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#How_is_the_DDUGJY_scheme_monitored\" >How is the DDUGJY scheme monitored?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_are_the_exclusions_under_DDUGJY\" >What are the exclusions under DDUGJY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#What_are_the_recent_updates_on_DDUGJY\" >What are the recent updates on DDUGJY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#Way_forward_with_DDUGJY_Scheme\" >Way forward with DDUGJY Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#Key_Takeaways_of_DDUGJY_Scheme\" >Key Takeaways of DDUGJY Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/#Questions_based_on_DDUGJY_Scheme\" >Questions based on DDUGJY Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)<\/strong> is one of the flagship schemes of the <strong>Government of India<\/strong> aimed at strengthening the rural power supply system and achieving complete rural electrification. Launched in <strong>November 2014<\/strong> under the leadership of Prime Minister <strong>Shri Narendra Modi<\/strong>, the scheme is designed to provide <strong>24&#215;7 electricity to all rural households<\/strong> and ensure adequate power supply for agricultural needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme replaced the earlier <strong>Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)<\/strong>, which has now been subsumed into DDUGJY. It addresses one of India\u2019s biggest developmental challenges ensuring reliable electricity supply in rural areas for both households and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided the DDUGJY scheme in detail, including its objectives, features, benefits, funding mechanism, achievements, challenges, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-deen-dayal-upadhyaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Deen_Dayal_Upadhyaya_Gram_Jyoti_Yojana_DDUGJY\"><\/span>What is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>DDUGJY<\/strong> is a scheme of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, that aims to provide continuous and reliable electricity to rural India. It is part of the government\u2019s larger goal of \u201c24&#215;7 Power for All\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Date:<\/strong> 20th November 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launched By:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implemented By:<\/strong> Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> \u20b975,600 crore (US$9.5 billion approx.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Focus:<\/strong> Feeder separation, strengthening rural distribution systems, metering at all levels, and ensuring round-the-clock electricity in rural households.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-ai\">Check out all about the upcoming gov exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-the-ddugjy-introduced\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_DDUGJY_introduced\"><\/span>Why was the DDUGJY introduced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of DDUGJY was essential because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High dependency on agriculture power supply:<\/strong> Earlier, rural power was mostly used for agricultural irrigation, leading to shortages for household consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor infrastructure:<\/strong> Sub-transmission and distribution systems in villages were weak and outdated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low rural electrification levels:<\/strong> As per Census 2011, over <strong>18,000 villages<\/strong> were still unelectrified by 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need for reforms:<\/strong> Electricity theft, high losses, and insufficient planning affected rural development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developmental Goals:<\/strong> Electricity is key for improving <strong>health, education, communication, business, and social security<\/strong> in rural India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-main-objectives-of-ddugjy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_objectives_of_DDUGJY\"><\/span>What are the main objectives of DDUGJY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme has the following objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete rural electrification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeder separation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social development<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-components-of-the-ddugjy-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_components_of_the_DDUGJY_scheme\"><\/span>What are the components of the DDUGJY scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major components of DDUGJY are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose\/Benefit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Separation of Agriculture and Non-Agriculture Feeders<\/strong><\/td><td>Dedicated feeders for rural households and farms<\/td><td>Round-the-clock electricity for homes and adequate supply for farmers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strengthening of Sub-Transmission &amp; Distribution Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td><td>New substations, augmentation of existing ones, and installation of distribution transformers<\/td><td>Ensures reliability and reduces power losses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rural Electrification<\/strong><\/td><td>Completion of electrification works sanctioned under RGGVY<\/td><td>Ensures coverage of all villages and households<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metering at All Levels<\/strong><\/td><td>Installation of meters at transformers, feeders, and consumer points<\/td><td>Smart monitoring, prevents theft, and improves accountability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Micro-Grid and Off-Grid Solutions<\/strong><\/td><td>Electrification for remote and difficult-to-reach villages, focus on renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass)<\/td><td>Provides clean and reliable power to underserved areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-role-of-the-nodal-agency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_the_nodal_agency\"><\/span>What is the role of the nodal agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)<\/strong> is the nodal agency. Its roles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implementing the scheme under the Ministry of Power\u2019s guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approving <strong>Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring progress (both financial and physical).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing a dedicated <strong>web portal<\/strong> for transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deploying <strong>Grameen Vidyut Abhiyantas (GVAs)<\/strong> to track progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publishing reports through the <strong>GARV app<\/strong> for citizen participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-ai\">Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-ddugjy-funded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_DDUGJY_funded\"><\/span>How is DDUGJY funded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding pattern is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General States:<\/strong> 60% grant (up to 75% with milestones achieved).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Category States:<\/strong> 85% grant (up to 90% with milestones achieved).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remaining Costs:<\/strong> To be covered by loans and state contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Category States include:<\/strong> All North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budgetary Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total Investment: \u20b943,033 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Government Support: \u20b933,453 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-ddugjy-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_the_DDUGJY_scheme\"><\/span>What are the benefits of the DDUGJY scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme provides multiple social and economic benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Village &amp; Household Electrification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost to Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support to Small Businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Education &amp; Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Productive Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost to Economic Growth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-challenges-does-the-scheme-face\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_challenges_does_the_scheme_face\"><\/span>What challenges does the scheme face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its success, the scheme faces the following challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electricity theft and misuse in rural areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor infrastructure maintenance leading to frequent breakdowns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low demand and revenue recovery due to subsidized tariffs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political interference in power distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High operational costs for grid expansion in remote areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discrepancy in data: Several reports claim inflated electrification numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\">Attempt a free mock test today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-current-status-of-ddugjy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_status_of_DDUGJY\"><\/span>What is the current status of DDUGJY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The details about the current status of the scheme DDUGJY are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By <strong>April 2018<\/strong>, the government declared <strong>100% village electrification<\/strong> with Leisang village (Manipur) being the last unelectrified village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As of <strong>December 2021<\/strong>,\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1,365 projects sanctioned worth \u20b966,380 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b953,414 crore released as grants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3,958 substations<\/strong> commissioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3.95 lakh distribution transformers<\/strong> installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.96 lakh km LT lines<\/strong> and <strong>1.23 lakh km of new 11 KV lines<\/strong> constructed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1.22 lakh km of feeders<\/strong> separated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-ddugjy-scheme-monitored\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_DDUGJY_scheme_monitored\"><\/span>How is the DDUGJY scheme monitored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DDUGJY scheme is monitored in the following way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitoring Committee:<\/strong> Chaired by Secretary (Power), approves and supervises projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tripartite Agreements:<\/strong> Between REC, State Government, and Discoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GARV App &amp; GVAs:<\/strong> Ensure transparency and citizen participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-exclusions-under-ddugjy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_exclusions_under_DDUGJY\"><\/span>What are the exclusions under DDUGJY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme does not cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works already sanctioned under other schemes (RGGVY, NEF, R-APDRP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service lines to APL consumers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underground cabling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of land for substations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil works other than substations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles, office equipment, and salaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart meters\/AMI systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-recent-updates-on-ddugjy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_recent_updates_on_DDUGJY\"><\/span>What are the recent updates on DDUGJY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent updates under the DDUGJY scheme are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mission-mode electrification accelerated progress after 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrification divided into 12-stage milestones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring strengthened through Review, Planning, and Monitoring (RPM) meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government has shifted focus towards \u201c24&#215;7 Power for All\u201d and integration of renewable energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\">Attempt previous year papers and check types of questions asked based on gov schemes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-way-forward-with-ddugjy-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_forward_with_DDUGJY_Scheme\"><\/span>Way forward with DDUGJY Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make rural electrification more effective and sustainable, several future-focused measures can be adopted. These steps not only ensure reliable power supply but also promote clean energy, accountability, and financial stability in the power sector. The key focus areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote <strong>microgrids and renewable energy<\/strong> for sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop <strong>energy storage systems<\/strong> for rural power backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage <strong>solar streetlights and lanterns<\/strong> for homes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopt <strong>transparent monitoring<\/strong> to avoid inflated electrification claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen <strong>off-grid electrification policies<\/strong> for remote regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve <strong>tariff collection<\/strong> and reduce losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-of-ddugjy-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_of_DDUGJY_Scheme\"><\/span>Key Takeaways of DDUGJY Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Form<\/td><td>Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launched<\/td><td>November 2014 by PM Narendra Modi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ministry<\/td><td>Ministry of Power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nodal Agency<\/td><td>Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replaced Scheme<\/td><td>Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budget<\/td><td>\u20b975,600 crore (Approx.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>24&#215;7 power supply to rural households and adequate supply to agriculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Components<\/td><td>Feeder separation, infrastructure strengthening, metering, micro\/off-grid networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Achievements<\/td><td>100% village electrification declared in April 2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Features<\/td><td>GARV app, GVAs, mission-mode electrification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-suryodaya-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mahtari-vandana-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mahtari Vandana Yojana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-matru-vandana-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-fasal-bima-yojana\/?ref-contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-gram-sadak-yojana-pmgsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-based-on-ddugjy-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_based_on_DDUGJY_Scheme\"><\/span>Questions based on DDUGJY Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in which year?<br>a) 2010<br>b) 2012<br>c) 2014<br>d) 2016<br>e) 2018<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> Which scheme has been subsumed under DDUGJY?<br>a) PM KUSUM<br>b) RGGVY<br>c) Saubhagya Yojana<br>d) UDAY<br>e) PM DAKSH<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) RGGVY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> Who is the nodal agency for DDUGJY?<br>a) Power Grid Corporation<br>b) NTPC<br>c) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)<br>d) SECI<br>e) NHPC<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> What is the main aim of feeder separation under DDUGJY?<br>a) Increase revenue<br>b) Reduce political interference<br>c) Separate power supply for households and agriculture<br>d) Ensure subsidy distribution<br>e) Improve tariff collection<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Separate power supply for households and agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> Which mobile app was launched to monitor rural electrification progress?<br>a) BHIM<br>b) GARV<br>c) UJALA<br>d) VIDYUT<br>e) URJA<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) GARV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6.<\/strong> Which village was declared the last unelectrified village under DDUGJY?<br>a) Mawlynnong (Meghalaya)<br>b) Leisang (Manipur)<br>c) Baghmara (Madhya Pradesh)<br>d) Tura (Meghalaya)<br>e) None of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Leisang (Manipur)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7.<\/strong> What is the total approved investment for DDUGJY?<br>a) \u20b923,000 crore<br>b) \u20b943,033 crore<br>c) \u20b966,000 crore<br>d) \u20b975,600 crore<br>e) \u20b990,000 crore<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) \u20b943,033 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8.<\/strong> Under DDUGJY, the grant portion for special category states can go up to:<br>a) 60%<br>b) 70%<br>c) 85%<br>d) 90%<br>e) 100%<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9.<\/strong> Which of the following is <strong>NOT<\/strong> covered under DDUGJY?<br>a) Service lines to APL consumers<br>b) Metering at consumer points<br>c) Feeder separation<br>d) Sub-transmission strengthening<br>e) Rural electrification under RGGVY<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Service lines to APL 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