Free Electricity Scheme for Agricultural Irrigation Pumps

Why it matters

Farmers can run their irrigation pumps without worrying about the electricity bill, lowering the cost of watering crops.

What you get

Under this state initiative, Chhattisgarh provides free electricity supply for agricultural irrigation pump connections up to a notified capacity (commonly up to 5 HP) for registered farmer connections. The benefit substantially reduces the recurring cost of irrigation, particularly helping small and marginal farmers who rely on electric pumps for groundwater-based irrigation during dry spells and the rabi season.

Eligibility criteria

• Must hold a registered agricultural electricity connection in Chhattisgarh
• Pump capacity must be within the notified limit for the free-power benefit
• Connection must be in the name of the farmer or recognised land user

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply for or regularise your agricultural pump electricity connection at the local power distribution office

2. 2

   Submit land and identity documents for connection verification

3. 3

   Once verified, the connection is flagged for the free-power agricultural tariff category

4. 4

   No separate application needed each season — benefit applies automatically to eligible connections

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land ownership/lease document
• Existing electricity connection/meter number (if regularising)