AKJY

Atal Kisan Jyoti Yojana

The scheme aims to provide affordable electricity to farmers in Madhya Pradesh by offering power supply at concessional rates.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Energy Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Utility & Sanitation

Sub-categories: Electricity

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Agricultural Pump

Details

The scheme “Atal Kisan Jyoti Yojana” launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide concessional electricity to farmers through a flat rate power supply of ₹750/- per horsepower per year to metered agricultural pump consumers up to 10 horsepower.

Benefits

  • Electricity Supply at Concessional Rate: Farmers having metered permanent agricultural pumps up to 10 horsepower are provided electricity at a flat rate of ₹750/- per horsepower per year

Electricity Supply at Concessional Rate: Farmers having metered permanent agricultural pumps up to 10 horsepower are provided electricity at a flat rate of ₹750/- per horsepower per year.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a farmer.
  • The applicant must be a permanent agricultural pump consumer.
  • The applicant must have a metered connection.
  • The applicant’s pump capacity should be up to 10 horsepower.

Application Process

Offline

  • The benefit will be automatically provided to eligible consumers.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of this scheme?
The scheme aims to provide electricity at concessional rates to farmers in Madhya Pradesh. <br>
Who implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. <br>
Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
Permanent metered agricultural pump consumers up to 10 horsepower are eligible for the benefit. <br>
What is the rate of electricity supply under this scheme?
Electricity is supplied at a flat rate of ₹750/- per horsepower per year. <br>
What type of benefit is provided under the scheme?
The benefit is provided in the form of a grant from the State Government. <br>
Is this scheme available to all categories of farmers?
Yes, it is available to all General category farmers having metered agricultural pumps up to 10 horsepower. <br>
Is there any application process to avail of this scheme?
No, the benefit is automatically available to eligible consumers. <br>
Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee for this scheme. <br>
Can farmers with more than 10 horsepower pumps apply for this benefit?
No, only consumers with up to 10-horsepower pumps are eligible. <br>
Who is the designated officer for this scheme?
The distribution center in-charge is the designated officer. <br>

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