Farmers will get free electricity under the Chief Minister Baliraja Free Electricity Scheme
Mukhyamantri Baliraja Free Power Scheme: The Maharashtra government created the Agribusiness Support Program. The Mukhyamantri Baliraja Free Power Scheme 2024 was developed by the Maharashtra government to guarantee that the state’s farmers will not have any issues with power. Beginning in April 2024, farmers that use agricultural pumps with a maximum horsepower of 7.5 will get free energy under this scheme. This agreement will be very beneficial to farmers and will remain in force until March 2029.
The state government will provide adequate funds for this initiative
Three years from now, a meeting will be convened to examine potential changes to this program and its outcomes. The state government will provide sufficient funding for the initiative. A sum of Rs 6985 crore has been set aside to provide farmers free power. In addition, an energy bill reduction of Rs 7775 crore has been granted. Farmers across the state would benefit from a total savings of Rs 14,760 crore in electricity costs.
More than 44 lakh farmers will get help
You may go to the Maharashtra government’s official website to learn more about this initiative in detail. The state government’s plan would assist more than 44 lakh farmers in the state. Farmers who want to benefit from the plan may apply both locally and online. The Kisan Tak study’s results indicate that 47.41 lakh people in Maharashtra utilize agricultural pumps. 96% of those who use electricity use agricultural pumps. Farmers in Maharashtra are required by the Maharashtra State Regulatory Commission to have access to power for eight hours during the day or ten hours at night in order to operate agricultural pumps.
Scheme Eligibility
1. To be eligible for the advantages of this program, the individual must be a native of Maharashtra.
2. This initiative’s benefits are restricted to Maharashtra farmers.
3. Only farmers with pumps that have a maximum output of 7.5 HP are eligible to utilize this free electricity program.
4. The farmer is responsible for paying the energy bill if his pump has a power output greater than 7.5 HP.
Essential Records
1. Aadhar card
2. Proof of residency
3. Kisan card
4. Electricity bill
5. mobile number
6. A passport-sized photo
