Power connection to every household by Dec this year: Power Minister

Power Minister Mr RK Singh on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to provide electricity connection to every household in the country under Saubhgya scheme by December this year. Launching a series of initiatives on the occasion of 127th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in his parliamentary constituency in Arrah in Bihar, Mr Singh said his ministry was working to provide 24x7 power supply to all.Emphasising the importance of renewable energy for rural areas, the Minister said, off-grid solutions will empower the local women and provide a reliable source of electricity for school going children so they can study and progress well. "Thus, it will help in integrating the deprived sections of society with the mainstream,” he sa.....