Fwd: Electricity for all

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From: Arpana Udupa, Greenpeace India <Greenpeace.india@mailing.greenpeace.org>
Date: Tue, May 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Subject: Electricity for all
To: palashbiswaskl@gmail.com

Dear Palash, Here's another case of the government not fulfilling its promises. The Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) [1] has failed to satisfy electricity aspirations of villages in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. The national scheme focuses on extending grid connections to enable electricity access to rural India and provide essential energy for schools and health centres. However Greenpeace and other civil society groups conducted audits to find out if the scheme has delivered 100 percent rural electrification as promised. Our results show that just providing grid connections does not guarantee power supply and many are still left in the dark. Our campaign in Bihar highlighted how small-scale renewable energy projects can bring power to the people. The next step is to organise state and national level consultations to highlight the inefficiency in RGGVY and demand that renewable energy should be incorporated to ensure 100% rural electrification. We have come so far because of the contributions made by individuals like you. Can you support this work by making a contribution? http://www.greenpeace.in/donate/donate-to-support-greenpeace-india.php To maintain its independence, Greenpeace does not take financial support from government bodies or business groups. Donations from individuals like you help further the struggle to keep our planet safe. The government plans to extend the RGGVY scheme in the upcoming 12th Five year plans. These social audits and the consultations will help show the need to look at renewable energy to provide clean electricity for all in India. Years of campaigning result in victories. This is possible because of the support from people like you. Help the effort to promote renewable energy. Make a contribution now. Thanks a billion! Arpana Udupa Climate & Energy Campaigner Greenpeace India Source: 1. http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/publications/Rajiv-Gandhi-Grameen-Vidyutikaran-Yojana-Social-Survey-Report-Srikakulam-district-Andhra-Pradesh/ Greenpeace on the web We're also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - join our friends list. Why have I received this mail? Either because you signed up as a Greenpeace India cyber-activist or a friend forwarded this mail to you. How do I subscribe? To receive regular updates from Greenpeace India, sign up here. How do I unsubscribe? To stop receiving messages on how you can help the planet click here. How can I help more? You can help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list. You can also donate to keep us going strong! Where do I send feedback? Please send all feedback to ocampaig@greenpeace.org Greenpeace India, #60 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025

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