Re-thinking Access and Electrification in India: From Wire to Service
Reading Time: < 1 minute“Electrification” has been a priority for India for many years, and there are ongoing plans and projects to improve access to many more households, followed by electricity for all in the coming years. Despite improvements in the threshold for village electrification (moving from any single point to 10% of homes plus common areas, etc.), the benefit of electrification is lost for citizens if there is no electricity supply during periods of need.
Rahul Tongia
Senior Fellow
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