CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Villages in just six states receive round-the-clock or 24-hour electricity supply, according to the data from the Power Ministry. Rural areas in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Telangana receive 24 hours of power supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of India is committed to improve the quality of life of its citizens through higher electricity consumption. Our aim is to provide each household access to electricity, round the clock. The ‘Power for All’ programme is a major step in this direction.