Agricultural Power News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Over Rs 5,000 crore invested to ensure daytime power for farmers: Gujarat CM
Gandhinagar, Dec 22: Gujarat has emerged as a national model in providing daytime electricity for agriculture, with the state government reaffirming that all farmers will receive power for irrigation during the day by March 2026, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said.
Congress hits out at MP govt's order restricting power supply beyond 10 hours for agricultural feeders
Bhopal, Nov 4: A notification was released on Tuesday by the Electricity Department of Madhya Pradesh government, directing that power supply for agricultural feeders must not exceed more than 10 hours in a day, has sparked a fresh controversy in the state.
Monsoon showers reduce Tamil Nadu's power consumption
Chennai, Oct 23: Heavy northeast monsoon rain have led to a sharp decline in Tamil Nadu's electricity consumption over the past week, prompting the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) to reduce thermal power generation by nearly 50 per cent.
Gujarat farmers no longer need co-owner's consent for agri power connection
Gandhinagar, April 22: The Gujarat government has introduced reforms on Tuesday to simplify the process of obtaining agricultural electricity connections.