Explain Integrated Rural Energy Programme.

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It is a subsidy based scheme to benefit rural people in selected villages and promotes an optimum mix of both conventional and non-conventional energy sources. It was introduced in Planning Commission during the 7th plan. It is implemented on cost sharing basis of 50:50 between the centre and states.

The objectives of Integrated Rural Energy Programme (IREP) are:

i) To provide for minimum domestic energy required for cooking, heating and lighting purpose.

ii) To provide most cost-effective mix of various energy sources.

iii) To ensure participation of people in planning and implementation of IREP plans 

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