11 May 2026
India achieves 100% rural electrification milestone
UPSC
SSC
Banking
Energy
Economy
Summary
Ministry of Power: every census village in India now has reliable grid electricity access (24×7 or near-24×7). Builds on Saubhagya scheme (2017) and rural infra push.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (Energy, Infra), SSC GA. Connect with Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya), DDUGJY, smart metering rollout.