Therefore, grid extensions have formed the bulk of new electricity connections. (iea.org)
The reforms have involved raising electricity prices to levels that reflect costs, with exemptions for customers with small electricity connections, including the poor. (theconversation.com)
Among the 43.5 million below - poverty - line households identified to be provided with free electricity connections under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, 23.5 million (59 %) have been covered, and many geographically remote locations have been connected with off - grid sources of power. (hindustantimes.com)