Power lines being divided to resolve overloading during rabi crop sowing in Rajasthan

While both rabi and kharif crops are generally sown during the day, the supply of electricity between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. forces the farmers to stay awake the whole night
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Power supply lines of 33 KV are being divided in Rajasthan, along with the construction of new 33 KV power sub-stations, to resolve overloading during sowing of rabi crops. Along with uninterrupted power supply to agricultural consumers, farmers have started getting electricity for irrigation during day time.

Minister of State for Energy Heeralal Nagar said here on Saturday that new agricultural power connections were also being released and the power supply was being improved through agricultural feeders. He said the new power sub-stations were being constructed under the revamped distribution sector scheme.

‘Release pending power connections’

Mr. Nagar instructed the department’s officials to immediately replace burnt transformers and release the pending power connections within the stipulated time frame. The farmers should be apprised of the benefits of the Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evum Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme and the PM Surya Ghar Yojana to increase their income, he said.

The Minister said the electricity supply would be ensured for a minimum of six hours a day to agricultural consumers, while domestic and industrial consumers would continue to get it round the clock.

Farmers have been highlighting their difficulties in irrigating the crops during the night at several protest demonstrations across the State.

While both rabi and kharif crops are generally sown during the day, the supply of electricity between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. forces the farmers to stay awake the whole night during the adverse weather conditions and exposes them to the risk of getting bitten by snakes and poisonous insects.