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Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the activation of two new power blocks, ensuring uninterrupted daytime electricity supply for agricultural activities. This crucial relief measure benefits farmers across twenty-six districts in Rajasthan. By resolving erratic power schedules, the government aims to boost irrigation efficiency, enhance crop yields, and alleviate the operational hardships faced by the farming community.
“Normally, farmers in Rajasthan get electricity for their water pumps at odd hours, often late at night. The government has fixed this by adding more power to the system, allowing farmers in 26 districts to get reliable electricity during the day, making farming safer and easier.”
Agriculture in Rajasthan
Agricultural power feeders are specific electrical transmission lines dedicated only to farm connections. By separating agricultural feeders from domestic feeders, power distribution companies (DISCOMs) can supply regulated blocks of power specifically to farms without causing blackouts in residential villages.
Providing daytime agricultural electricity in Rajasthan primarily benefits which type of farming activity?
Which central government scheme aims to provide solar-powered irrigation pumps to farmers, reducing grid dependency?
Critically analyze the policy of providing subsidized or free electricity to the agricultural sector in Rajasthan. What are its long-term ecological consequences?
Connects to 'Energy Resources and Agricultural Economy' in RPSC GS Paper 3.
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Critical syllabus indicator for upcoming cycles: Normally, farmers in Rajasthan get electricity for their water pumps at odd hours, often late at night. The government has fixed this by adding more power to the system, allowing farmers in 26 districts to get reliable electricity during the day, making farming safer and easier.