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After Saubhagya, govt plans induction stoves for the poor

<p>The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is working on an ambitious plan to provide induction stoves to poor households in rural and urban India. The scheme being explored by the Union power ministry will help reduce import of fossil fuels and generate fresh demand for electricity and consequently support underutilized power plants.</p> <p>The government is also working towards ensuring stable electricity supply in the country. Its aim is to provide &ldquo;24X7 clean and affordable power for all&rdquo; by March 2019, with the state governments and Union territories on board for the objective. In his review of key infrastructure sectors of power, renewable energy, petroleum and natural gas, and coal on 7 August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged officials to work towards making farmers benefit through appropriate interventions such as solar pumps and user-friendly solar cooking solutions.</p>