What you get
The scheme plans for several infrastructure improvements and resultant benefits for consumers in coastal areas: | Infrastructure Improvement: Work is planned for the improvement of distribution lines, construction of new 66 Kilovolt sub stations, and repair and modernization of transmission lines. | Voltage and Supply: Industrial and residential customers located in the coastal areas will receive adequate voltage and continuous power supply. | Reduced Failures: There will be a significant reduction in the rate of electric motor burnout and transformer failure. | Reduced Losses: There will be a reduction in transmission loss and power interruption. | Crop Protection: Provision of continuous power supply will prevent damage to crops. | Safety: Accidents that occur due to the breaking of power lines can be largely avoided. | Development: The all-round development of the villages of the taluks located in the Sagar Kantha area can be achieved. | New Connections: New agricultural electricity connections are planned to be provided to coastal farmers (with a target of 12,000 connections mentioned for the financial year 2016-2017). | Residential Coverage: Electricity supply is planned for approximately 1,00,000 housings.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
I am a farmer living in the designated region, trying to improve my agricultural operations. Am I explicitly targeted for connection provision under this specific program?
Yes, agricultural customers and farmers located in the coastal areas are specifically targeted for the provision of new agricultural electricity connections and infrastructure benefits.
The existing electrical setup at my location, including the distribution box and service lines, has deteriorated. Will the scheme address this specific physical degradation?
Yes, the scheme targets difficulties arising from the corrosion of distribution boxes and the deterioration of service lines caused by the specific weather and humidity conditions in the coastal area.
As a person utilizing electricity for personal use in my home, am I considered an intended beneficiary who will receive improved service quality?
Yes, the operation is planned to provide residential customers located in the coastal areas with adequate voltage and a continuous, uninterrupted power supply.
If I obtain power through this modernized infrastructure, can I expect tangible improvements in equipment protection at my premises?
Yes, industrial and residential customers benefiting from the operation can expect a significant reduction in the rate of electric motor burnout and transformer failure.
I am a farmer who has submitted an application for an agricultural electricity connection several years ago. Does this development program address the long pending applications of farmers like me?
Yes, one of the aims of the plan is to expedite the resolution of agricultural electricity connection applications that have been pending for many years for farmers located in the coastal areas.
As a business owner running an industry in a coastal zone, will my enterprise receive adequate power voltage and supply stability?
Yes, industrial customers situated in the coastal areas are intended to receive adequate voltage and continuous power supply, which will help prevent damage and loss to their businesses and industries.
Is the primary agricultural benefit focused on upgrading existing infrastructure, or does it specifically involve requests for brand new supply points?
The state government plans the scheme to provide new agricultural electricity connections to coastal farmers, alongside improvements to existing distribution and transmission lines.
Where is the planned provision of electricity for farming and agricultural use intended to be primarily implemented?
The provision of agricultural electricity is specifically planned to be carried out within the areas served by the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) company.
Which specific administrative divisions are included in the scope of accelerating the process of development under this program?
The plan is designed to accelerate the process of development in 39 (Thirty-Nine) taluks located across 15 (Fifteen) districts of the Sagar Kantha (Coastal) area.
I am concerned about my crops being harmed by erratic electricity delivery. Will continuous power supply be ensured to prevent damage to my agricultural produce?
Yes, providing a continuous power supply is a specific intended outcome of the scheme, designed to prevent damage to crops that could otherwise occur due to interruptions.
If I reside within the designated developmental area, is it a mandatory prerequisite that I already be categorized as an electricity user?
Yes, the scheme is aimed at resolving issues for the existing electricity consumers living in the coastal areas who are currently not receiving uninterrupted power supply.
Is there a primary geographical requirement related to residing or operating a business near the coastline to qualify for the benefits of infrastructure modernization?
The applicant or consumer must be located within the coastal areas, often referred to as Sagar Kantha, where the environment causes specific problems like corrosion and high humidity.
Are there any specific goals within the scope of this development program regarding providing coverage to a significant number of households in the area?
Yes, the comprehensive development plan for the coastal region aims to provide electricity supply to approximately 1,00,000 (One Lakh) housings within the service area.
What is the primary objective of the infrastructure work carried out under this development scheme, specifically regarding power delivery to consumers?
The objective is to ensure that all types of electricity consumers located in the coastal areas receive a quality-filled and continuous power supply.