Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced the extension of daytime electricity supply for agricultural consumers to Dausa and Karauli, bringing the total covered districts in the state to 24. This initiative by the state government provides farmers with electricity for irrigation in two daytime slots, reducing their reliance on nighttime supply.
The program’s goal is to gradually include all 50 districts of Rajasthan by 2027, as per the 2024–25 revised budget. Previously, farmers in 22 districts were benefiting from daytime power supply. With the addition of Dausa and Karauli, both under Jaipur Discom, the coverage has now expanded to 24 districts.
Under Jaipur Discom, farmers in Dholpur, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Jaipur, Deeg, Bharatpur, Dausa, and Karauli are currently receiving daytime electricity supply. Similarly, Ajmer Discom covers 12 districts, while Jodhpur Discom provides the facility in three districts.
To support this endeavor, significant improvements have been made to the power infrastructure in Dausa and Karauli. In Dausa, 18 new 33 kV substations have been established, and transformer capacity has been increased across 47 substations. In Karauli, 6 new 33 kV substations have been set up, with capacity enhancements across 15 substations.
Moreover, both districts have seen the installation of 17 solar power plants with a total capacity of 32 MW under the PM-KUSUM scheme. This initiative is set to benefit 52,460 farmers in Dausa and 35,341 in Karauli, ensuring reliable daytime power supply for irrigation needs. The move is expected to alleviate the burden on farmers, eliminate the requirement for nighttime irrigation, reduce risks from wildlife, and enhance the overall quality of life.
