What Would Happen If Villagers Had Reliable Power?

The Institute of Rural Management, the Confederation of Indian Industries and other reliable government sources have been carefully measuring results:

Monthly income has increased:
            From Rs 2,450 to Rs 4,200 for those who sew or stitch
            From Rs 1,900 to Rs 3,550 for artisan knife makers
            From Rs 2,880 to Rs 6,010 for carpenters

Revenue has increased:
            By 50% for the jewellery sector
            By 112% for the diamond polishing sector
            By 100% for artisans
            By 200% for STD call booths
            By 300% for provision stores

Average employment rates in villages have gone up considerably
Migration from villages to overpopulated cities has dropped
Exam scores have improved, as children study longer hours
Teachers are more willing to stay in villages
School drop-out rates and absences have reduced
Health services improved – refrigeration of vaccines, etc.