Sagar Khedu Sarvangi Vikas Yojana

Description
The scheme “Sagar Khedu Sarvangi Vikas Yojana” was launched by the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to accelerate the process of development in 39 taluks of 15 districts of Sagar Kantha Coastal Area . The scheme aims to resolve the problem of excessive tripping and faults in coastal areas due to corrosion and humidity, ensuring uninterrupted and quality power supply to consumers. The scheme provides improvement of distribution lines, construction of new 66 Kilovolt sub stations, and repair and modernization of transmission lines, along with provisioning 12,000 new agricultural electricity connections. The scheme is implemented by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited GUVNL . The Government provides share capital contributions to the corporation for execution.

Benefits
• 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.

Eligibility Criteria
1. ***The guidelines of the scheme do not define any specific eligibility criteria. However, the target groups benefiting from the infrastructure and connection provisions will be the following:***
2. - Electricity consumers living in the coastal area.
3. - Industrial, residential, or agricultural customers located in the coastal areas.
4. - Consumers residing within one of the 39 taluks of the 15 districts of the Sagar Kantha area.
5. - Farmer seeking a new agricultural electricity connection in the areas of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) company.
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Application Process
Step 1: No application is required from individual citizens to avail benefits under the scheme.
The Government of Gujarat grants administrative approval for the expenditure required for the scheme. Funds are released to the Implementing Agency 'Gujarat Ur…
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No application is required from individual citizens to avail benefits under the scheme.
The Government of Gujarat grants administrative approval for the expenditure required for the scheme. Funds are released to the Implementing Agency 'Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)' as a share capital contribution for infrastructure development and construction activities in designated areas.
Expenditure must be incurred within the budget provisions made for the financial year and within the limit of the amount allocated by the government. Unspent amounts must be surrendered at the end of the year.
The expenditure must be made only for the purpose for which the budget provision was made; the amount cannot be used for any other purpose.
Periodic certificates of expenditure utilization and monthly progress reports detailing expenditure must be submitted to the government.
E-tendering provisions, as per resolutions by the Industries and Mines Department, must be strictly adhered to in tender processing under this scheme.

Required Documents
• Technical Approval of the Competent Authority
• Periodic Certificates of Expenditure Utilization (U.T.C.)
• Monthly Progress Reports and Expenditure Details
• Quarterly Progress Reports (Historical Requirement)
• Information on Tribal Area Infrastructure (District-wise)
• Statement/Report Detailing Unspent Amounts Surrendered

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The existing electrical setup at my location, including the distribution box and service lines, has deteriorated. Will the scheme address this specific physical degradation?
A: 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.
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Q: As a person utilizing electricity for personal use in my home, am I considered an intended beneficiary who will receive improved service quality?
A: Yes, the operation is planned to provide residential customers located in the coastal areas with adequate voltage and a continuous, uninterrupted power supply.
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Q: If I obtain power through this modernized infrastructure, can I expect tangible improvements in equipment protection at my premises?
A: Yes, industrial and residential customers benefiting from the operation can expect a significant reduction in the rate of electric motor burnout and transformer failure.
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Q: 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?
A: 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.
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Q: As a business owner running an industry in a coastal zone, will my enterprise receive adequate power voltage and supply stability?
A: 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.
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Q: Is the primary agricultural benefit focused on upgrading existing infrastructure, or does it specifically involve requests for brand new supply points?
A: The state government plans the scheme to provide new agricultural electricity connections to coastal farmers, alongside improvements to existing distribution and transmission lines.
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Q: Where is the planned provision of electricity for farming and agricultural use intended to be primarily implemented?
A: 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.
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Q: Which specific administrative divisions are included in the scope of accelerating the process of development under this program?
A: 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.
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Q: 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?
A: 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.
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Q: If I reside within the designated developmental area, is it a mandatory prerequisite that I already be categorized as an electricity user?
A: 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.
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Q: 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?
A: Yes, agricultural customers and farmers located in the coastal areas are specifically targeted for the provision of new agricultural electricity connections and infrastructure benefits.
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Q: Is there a primary geographical requirement related to residing or operating a business near the coastline to qualify for the benefits of infrastructure modernization?
A: 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.
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Q: Are there any specific goals within the scope of this development program regarding providing coverage to a significant number of households in the area?
A: 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.
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Q: What is the primary objective of the infrastructure work carried out under this development scheme, specifically regarding power delivery to consumers?
A: The objective is to ensure that all types of electricity consumers located in the coastal areas receive a quality-filled and continuous power supply.
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