Module 4: Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy
Concept
Subtopic 4.1: Rural Electrification (RGGVY)
- Under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana, begun in April 2005, work is going on in all 38 districts: 24 by Power Grid Corporation, 6 by NHPC and 8 by the BSEB.
- By September 2012, 18,635 villages and 22.54 lakh BPL homes had been connected to the grid. 171 substations of 33/11 kV were sanctioned, of which 93 were complete.
- In 2012-13 (to September 2012), 844 villages and 1.12 lakh BPL homes were connected.
- A target of electrifying 39,629 selected villages is set under RGGVY and other schemes. The 'APRP' scheme (as printed; probably APDRP) began on 12 May 2004.
- Power Grid and NHPC built infrastructure in 14,166 villages, and the board energised 1,114 villages; NHPC gave service connections to 52,798 BPL families.
- April 2005.
- 24 districts (NHPC 6, BSEB 8).
- 18,635 villages.
- 171 sanctioned, 93 complete.
- 52,798.
- 39,629 villages.
- 12 May 2004.
- Question: When did the RGGVY start in Bihar? Answer: April 2005.
- Question: In how many districts is Power Grid Corporation doing RGGVY work? Answer: 24.
- Question: How many villages were connected to the grid by September 2012? Answer: 18,635.
- Question: How many 33/11 kV substations were sanctioned under the scheme? Answer: 171.
- Question: How many BPL families got service connections from NHPC? Answer: 52,798.
- Question: What is the target number of selected villages to be electrified? Answer: 39,629.
- Question: When did the scheme printed as 'APRP' begin in the state? Answer: 12 May 2004.
MCQs
Answer this question, then use Next.
Question 1: When did the RGGVY start in Bihar?
Question 2: In how many districts is Power Grid Corporation doing RGGVY work?
Question 3: How many villages were connected to the grid by September 2012?
Question 4: How many 33/11 kV substations were sanctioned under the scheme?
Question 5: How many BPL families got service connections from NHPC?
Question 6: What is the target number of selected villages to be electrified?
Question 7: When did the scheme printed as 'APRP' begin in the state?
One-liners
Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.
When did the RGGVY start in Bihar?
April 2005.In how many districts is Power Grid Corporation doing RGGVY work?
24.How many villages were connected to the grid by September 2012?
18,635.How many 33/11 kV substations were sanctioned under the scheme?
171.How many BPL families got service connections from NHPC?
52,798.What is the target number of selected villages to be electrified?
39,629.When did the scheme printed as 'APRP' begin in the state?
12 May 2004.Concept
Subtopic 4.2: BREDA and Renewable Energy
- Given scarce coal and rising international coal prices, developing renewable and non-conventional sources has become necessary; BREDA is responsible for such projects in the state.
- In 2011-12, ₹1,052.53 crore was sanctioned for renewable energy. The Bihar Solar Energy Scheme proposed 560 solar pumps of 2 HP (1.8 kWh) in 10 blocks where the water table is 2-5 m.
- In the Tharuhat area, BPL members of women's SHGs are to get solar lanterns, and 267 villages are to get 6 solar street lights each.
- Wind: wind-speed studies at Simultala (Jamui) and Lalganj (Vaishali) are nearly complete; work continues at Bodhgaya, Raxaul, Adhaura and Munger.
- Biomass: about 6 MW of gasifiers are installed in cold stores and rice mills, plus 20 gasifiers on a PPP basis in clusters of 2-3 villages.
- ₹1,052.53 crore.
- 560 pumps in 10 blocks.
- 2 to 5 m.
- Simultala (Jamui) and Lalganj (Vaishali).
- 6 per village.
- 20 gasifiers.
- Tharuhat area.
- Question: How much was sanctioned for renewable energy in 2011-12? Answer: ₹1,052.53 crore.
- Question: How many solar pumps were proposed under the Bihar Solar Energy Scheme? Answer: 560.
- Question: Solar pumps were proposed where the water table is at what depth? Answer: 2-5 m.
- Question: Where are wind-speed studies nearly complete? Answer: Simultala and Lalganj.
- Question: How many solar street lights per village were proposed in 267 villages? Answer: 6.
- Question: How many biomass gasifiers were set up on a PPP basis in village clusters? Answer: 20.
- Question: Solar lanterns are proposed for BPL women SHG members in which area? Answer: Tharuhat.
MCQs
Answer this question, then use Next.
Question 1: How much was sanctioned for renewable energy in 2011-12?
Question 2: How many solar pumps were proposed under the Bihar Solar Energy Scheme?
Question 3: Solar pumps were proposed where the water table is at what depth?
Question 4: Where are wind-speed studies nearly complete?
Question 5: How many solar street lights per village were proposed in 267 villages?
Question 6: How many biomass gasifiers were set up on a PPP basis in village clusters?
Question 7: Solar lanterns are proposed for BPL women SHG members in which area?
One-liners
Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.
How much was sanctioned for renewable energy in 2011-12?
₹1,052.53 crore.How many solar pumps were proposed under the Bihar Solar Energy Scheme?
560.Solar pumps were proposed where the water table is at what depth?
2-5 m.Where are wind-speed studies nearly complete?
Simultala and Lalganj.How many solar street lights per village were proposed in 267 villages?
6.How many biomass gasifiers were set up on a PPP basis in village clusters?
20.Solar lanterns are proposed for BPL women SHG members in which area?
Tharuhat.