Bhopal, Feb 3: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced that the state government will provide permanent electricity connection for farmers at just Rs 5.
CM Yadav directed to implement this scheme immediate in the central region and stated that it would be gradually extended across the entire state.
He added that over 1.5 lakh farmers with temporary connections have been granted permanent ones at a reduced cost in the recent months. Farmers using 3 HP pumps will pay just 5% of the cost, while those with 5 to 7.5 HP pumps will contribute 10%.
Addressing farmers who had gathered at the Chief Minister’s residence for the Kisan Aabhar Sammelan (Farmers Gratitude Conference), CM Yadav made the announcements and stated that 30 lakh solar pumps will be distributed over the next three years, eliminating electricity bills for farmers. Each year, 10 lakh connections will be provided.
He further added that arrangements are being made provide 24-hour electricity supply for farmers. The solar energy generated by farmers will be purchased, and they will be compensated in cash.
Emphasizing that wheat is being procured at a support price of Rs 2,600 per quintal, including a Rs 175 bonus, CM Yadav compared this with the Rs 447 per quintal rate in 2003-04, highlighting the substantial increase achieved by the government.
He urged the farmers to adopt crop rotation, shifting from paddy cultivation to groundnuts and other natural crops.
