The Planning Commission of the Government of India provides helpful statistics, as well as progress and challenges of the country's rural electrification programs.
These readings are part of a very comprehensive Global Energy Assessment by the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis. There are case studies divided up by regions for Sub-Saharan Africa,
Documents
Towards a Light Handed Regulatory System for Promoting Grid and Off Grid Small Power Producers (SPP)
Presentation of a case study on Tanzania, with a focus on the use of light-handed regulation.
Hybrid Mini-Grids for Rural Electrification: Lessons Learned
An Alliance for Rural Electrification and USAID report that was helpful in describing challenges with capacity building.
Understanding Energy Challenges in India: Policies, Players and Issues
Useful primer on India's energy challenges.
In Pursuit of Energy Efficiency in India's Agriculture
Good overview of the role of the agricultural sector in India, with a helpful multi-stakeholder perspective of subsidization:
India's Twelfth Five Year Plan
The Planning Commission of the Government of India provides helpful statistics, as well as progress and challenges of the country's rural electrification programs.
Global Energy Assessment: Chapter 23: Policies for Energy Access
These readings are part of a very comprehensive Global Energy Assessment by the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis. There are case studies divided up by regions for Sub-Saharan Africa,
Microgrids For Rural Electrification: 7 Case Studies
A critical review of best practices based on seven case studies. Published by the United National Foundation, February 2014.