Ahera Village Electrified After 77 Years: Tears of Joy as Darkness Ends

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News18•20-01-2026, 21:22
Ahera Village Electrified After 77 Years: Tears of Joy as Darkness Ends
- •Ahera village in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, received electricity for the first time after 77 years of India's independence.
- •The tribal-dominated village, located in a dense forest area, had been living in darkness due to lack of electricity since independence.
- •Chief Minister Mohan Yadav intervened after villagers stopped his convoy, leading to immediate action from the administration.
- •Under the PM Janman Yojana, 138 tribal families were connected to electricity, with 15.45 km of high-tension line and 9 transformers installed.
- •Beyond electricity, the village also received tap water connections, solar streetlights, and a BSNL mobile tower is being installed, connecting them to the outside world.
Why It Matters: Ahera village in Madhya Pradesh finally received electricity after 77 years, ending generations of darkness.
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