Over 10 lakh Antyodaya families living in slums have benefitted from the Jhumpda Vijalikaran Yojana, according to the Gujarat government. Under this Yojana (scheme), the beneficiary families are provided with free electricity connections.

According to the government, in the last five years, ₹8,499 lakh has been spent to electrify 1,52,466 slums. For 2025-26, ₹1,617 lakh has been allocated, and the income eligibility limit has been raised to ₹1.50 lakh to expand the scheme’s reach.

According to the government, in 2001, Narendra Modi, as Chief Minister, prioritised water and power. Continuing PM’s vision, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is ensuring free electricity connections are ‘swiftly’ provided to slum dwellers across the state.

According to the Energy Department, this scheme benefits

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