The Gujarat government has revealed plans for significant investments in enhancing the state’s power infrastructure. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) aims to establish five new substations and upgrade about 1,100 circuit kilometers (CKM) of the transmission network by 2026–27, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.
As part of the Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY), which aims to provide daytime electricity for irrigation to all farmers in Gujarat by March 2026, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted that nearly 98% of farmers in the state already receive daytime electricity. The remaining farmers are set to be covered by the upcoming year.
The availability of electricity and water has brought about a significant transformation in Gujarat’s agricultural sector, leading to increased productivity and prosperity for farmers. Chief Minister Patel emphasized the importance of transparently implementing farmer-focused schemes to ensure the well-being and self-reliance of farmers, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for good governance.
The Kisan Suryoday Yojana, initiated in 2020 to provide electricity to farmers in two time slots, has now been streamlined into a single daytime shift between 7 am and 5 pm. This adjustment has not only reduced peak-hour load on the grid but has also facilitated better integration of solar energy, enhancing the sustainability and reliability of the power supply system.
With 98.66% of villages in Gujarat currently receiving daytime electricity, efforts are ongoing to convert the remaining rotational substations to further expand the scheme’s coverage. The state government has already invested Rs 5,353.62 crore in supporting the scheme through the establishment of new substations, construction of transmission lines, and network strengthening works.
