PM Modi's 16,000-Crore Power Point: Free Electricity Connections For Poor | Read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the 'Saubhagya scheme' to give free electricity connections to poor families in both cities and villages, with a total outlay of Rs. 16,320 crores, which will be funded largely by the Centre. No poor person will have to pay for electricity access, the Prime Minster has said.