“Saubhagya” scheme was launched to provide which of the following?

(A) Water connections
(B) LPG connections
(C) Electricity connections
(D) Broadband connections

Correct Answer : Electricity connections
Question Asked : SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2018
Explanation : Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - 'Saubhagya' a new scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 September, 2017. Under Saubhagya, free electricity connections to all house-holds (both APL and poor families) in rural areas and poor families in urban areas will be provided. Under the scheme, government will provide free electricity to all households identified under Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data 2011.
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