Economic Survey 2024-25: Village Electrification Status
The Economic Survey 2024-25 provides key data on rural electrification efforts in India. Two major schemes, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Saubhagya (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana), have been central to achieving universal household electrification.
Key Electrification Figures
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, significant progress has been made in electrifying villages across the country under these initiatives. The survey data indicates that a total of 18,374 villages have been successfully electrified.
Scheme Contributions
These schemes focus on:
- Strengthening rural electricity infrastructure (DDUGJY).
- Providing electricity access to all un-electrified households (SAUBHAGYA).
Electrification Data Summary
The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the cumulative achievement of village electrification through the DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA schemes. The reported figure stands at 18,374 electrified villages.
Important Questions from Economic Survey 2024-25
- The Economic Survey 2024–25 states that India’s foreign exchange reserves were adequate to cover approximately what percentage of external debt as of December 2024?
What is the estimated real GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey, 2024-25?
Compute the fiscal deficit from the given data:
Total receipts are ₹13,500 crores and total expenditures are ₹15,000 crores. Revenue receipts are ₹3500 crores. Capital receipts in the form of Government's market borrowings and other liabilities are ₹2500 crores. Loan recoveries are ₹7500 crores.Which of the following are revenue receipts of the Central Government?
(A). GST
(B). Provident Fund
(C). Interest receipts
(D). Recoveries of loans and advances from State Governments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- The conversion rate between the physical rupee and the digital rupee is determined by which of the following in India?
