1 Introduction
In order to move further in the development of the
electrification process in the countryside and
establishing a base for the renewable sources - as
the main energy source for rural electrification
programme - there should be always adequate
financial support and relevant institutional
governmental policy. At the same time, all kinds of
political interference should be left aside. That
means electrification programmes should be based
purely on economical and transparent agenda
directed toward an actual benefit for the rural
community. Technical issues, whether in the form
of design and/or standards requirements should be
developed and adopted to fit with the local and
national needs. Also, minimising electricity losses
during distribution in the form of load and load mix
are another way of reducing cost and ensuring
power supply. Subsidies and tariff structure,
whenever this is applicable, are also other essential
criteria which will help in the development of the
rural electrification programme.
Rural electrification is one of the main issues where
additional momentum is needed to accelerate the
process, as Kerosene is still being used for lighting
as a result related to lack of electricity supply in
many parts of rural India. While wood and animal
dung burning are the norms as a method for cooking