By AimIndia Team 
The Indian government started the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in 2014. This program wants to give rural India steady electricity, making village power better and boosting people’s lives. DDUGJY plans to meet farm and non-farm energy needs in rural areas helping the country grow and progress.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana works to improve the sub-transmission and distribution infrastructure in rural areas. It also has an impact on separating feeders for farming and non-farming uses making sure each sector gets enough power. On top of that, the scheme includes metering transformers, feeders, and consumers to boost transparency and cut down on power losses. This plan helps places like Rajasthan, West Bengal, and areas close to Kolkata.
Objectives
- Splitting farm and non-farm power lines
- Making rural power grid stronger
- Giving round-the-clock power to non-farm users
- Making sure farms get enough electricity
- Cutting power loss during transmission and boosting overall supply
Eligibility Criteria
- The scheme is aimed at rural areas across India.
- All villages and hamlets are eligible, regardless of population.
- Areas like West Bengal and Rajasthan are key beneficiaries of this initiative.
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Benefits
- Non-stop power for farm and non-farm uses.
- Better rural setup leading to more farm output.
- More people can now get health care, schooling, and start businesses.
- Life gets better with more social and money-making chances.
- The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana has changed places like Rajasthan and West Bengal giving homes steady power connections.
Required Documents
- Proof of residence (Aadhar card, voter ID, etc.)
- Age proof
- Electricity connection application form (available at local DISCOM offices)
- Land ownership or tenancy documents
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How to Apply
- Visit the local electricity distribution company (DISCOM) office or the official DDUGJY website.
- Submit the required documents for a new connection.
- In areas like Rajasthan and West Bengal, rural households can directly apply for the दीन दयाल उपाध्याय योजना for electricity connections.
- Track your application status through the website or offline mode.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, also known as the ज्योति योजना, has played a vital role in transforming rural electrification in India, providing electricity to millions of households. In regions near West Bengal and Kolkata, the scheme has been a game changer, ensuring a 24×7 power supply.