- The 'Vision-2015' adopted for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector, inter-alia, focuses on raising the population coverage of LPG in rural areas and areas where coverage is low. - The RGGLVY for small-size LPG distribution agencies was launched on October 16, 2009. - This scheme targets coverage of 75 per cent of the population by 2015 by release of 5,5 crore new LPG connections. - Oil Ma...

- For extending electrification of all villages and habitations, ensuring electricity to all rural houses and providing free electricity connection to families below the poverty line, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the new Scheme RGGVY on April 4, 2005. - For fulfilling the targets, minimum one 33/11 K.V. or 66/11 K.V. Sub-Station will be established in each block as a Rural Electr...

-Rural electrification involves supply of energy for two types of programmes: (a) production-oriented activities like minor irrigation, rural industries etc. and (b) electrification of villages. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) was established in July 1969 to finance various projects of rural electrification. - REC is a Public Financial Institution under section 4A of the Companies Act 1...

- The Jan Shree Bima Yojana (JBY) was launched in August 10, 2000. The Scheme had replaced Social Security Group Insurance Scheme (SSGIS) and Rural Group Life Insurance Scheme (RGLIS). 45 occupational groups were covered under this scheme. - The Scheme provided for an insurance cover of Rs. 30,000 on natural death. On death/total permanent disability due to accident, the benefit is Rs. 75,000. -...

- KSSSY-2001 has been launched in the country since July 1, 2001. - Initially this scheme has been introduced in 50 districts of the country. - Labour Ministry with Life Insurance Corporation of India have jointly launched this scheme so as to provide social security to agricultural labourers. - Persons between age of 18-50 can join the scheme minimum membership of the group at commencement sho...