This paper presents a public interest critique of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) so as to identify the challenges and weaknesses. It gives an overview of the rural electrification initiatives before RGGVY, introduces the main features of the RGGVY program and the reported progress. Although there has been significant progress in grid extension and household connections, questions on the quality of work and power supply, sustainability of the infrastructure and contribution to rural development remain.  This paper identifies possible mid-course corrections for meeting the targets and sustaining the electrification.