{"id":7728,"date":"2024-12-02T17:36:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T12:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/news\/?p=7728"},"modified":"2024-12-02T17:36:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T12:06:56","slug":"4-lakh-80-thousand-agricultural-pump-sets-will-be-given-free-electricity-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/news\/4-lakh-80-thousand-agricultural-pump-sets-will-be-given-free-electricity-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"4 lakh 80 thousand agricultural pump sets will be given free electricity connection\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bihar Government encourage farmers to apply immediately<\/strong> <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In a major step to empower farmers and reduce irrigation costs, the Bihar government has launched the “Mukhyamantri Krishi Vidyut Sambandh Yojana.”<\/strong><\/a> This scheme aims to replace diesel-powered pump sets with electrically operated ones, providing free electricity connections to 4.80 lakh agricultural pump sets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progress So Far: Aiming for Sustainable Irrigation<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Bihar Agriculture Department, the state initially had 7.20 lakh diesel-powered pump sets. Under earlier initiatives, 3.60 lakh pumps received electricity connections. Building on this momentum, the Energy Department has identified an additional 1.20 lakh pump sets and set a target to electrify a total of 4.80 lakh by 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the financial year 2024-25, the government targeted 1.50 lakh connections, of which 1 lakh farmers have already benefited. The remaining 50,000 pump sets are expected to receive connections by March 2025. Additionally, the remaining 1.50 lakh pump sets are scheduled for connection during 2025-26, with the final 1.80 lakh expected to be connected by September 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Farmers Apply?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Farmers interested in availing of the free electricity connections can apply via the Suvidha app, the distribution company\u2019s portal, or their local electricity office. The application process has been simplified, requiring only an Aadhaar card and relevant land documents. Farmers must also include the exact location of the pump set for timely installation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has made these connections entirely free of cost, with no fees payable by farmers. This initiative not only reduces initial expenses but also makes irrigation significantly cheaper. Farmers now pay over 10 times less for electricity-powered irrigation compared to diesel costs, offering substantial savings and environmental benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Electrifying Agricultural Pumps<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electrifying agricultural pumps will have far-reaching impacts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n