Madhya Pradesh Sets Charges for Temporary Pump Connection: Here's What Farmers Need to Know

Key Highlights

• Temporary agricultural pump connections are available for 3 to 5 months.
• Advance payment is required for at least 3 months.
• Rates are based on pump horsepower, with subsidies applied.
• No capacitor surcharge with appropriate capacitor installation.
• Payments are to be made through authorized POS machines.

Madhya Pradesh is making efforts to support farmers with irrigation facilities during the Rabi season by providing temporary agricultural pump connections at affordable rates. The state government has now set the charges for these temporary pump connections, and farmers will need to pay according to the prescribed rates.

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Advance Payment and Duration for Temporary Pump Connections

Agricultural connections are being offered to farmers for three to five months, allowing them to irrigate their crops during the Rabi season. According to Madhya Pradesh's Energy Minister, Pradyuman Singh Tomar, the government has made necessary arrangements to ensure a steady and quality power supply for farmers.

From April 4, 2024, the electricity distribution company will apply the new rates for temporary agricultural pump connections in rural areas. Farmers must make an advance payment for at least three months. If the appropriate capacitor is installed, the surcharge for capacitors will not be applicable.

Rates for Temporary Agricultural Pump Connections

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh will receive a subsidy for temporary pump connections. After applying the subsidy, the charges will be based on the horsepower (HP) of the pump. Here are the details of the charges for different pump capacities:

• For 3 HP temporary pump connection:
  • 3 months: Rs. 5,503
  • 4 months: Rs. 7,225
  • 5 months: Rs. 8,946
• For 5 HP temporary pump connection:
  • 3 months: Rs. 8,946
  • 4 months: Rs. 11,814
  • 5 months: Rs. 14,683
• For 7 HP and 8 HP temporary pump connections:
  • 3 months: Rs. 14,109
  • 4 months: Rs. 18,699
  • 5 months: Rs. 23,289
• For 10 HP temporary pump connection:
  • 3 months: Rs. 17,552
  • 4 months: Rs. 23,289
  • 5 months: Rs. 29,026

How to Pay and Where to Get More Information

Farmers are encouraged to make payments for temporary agricultural pump connections only through authorized POS machines and keep the payment receipt. For further details about the rates or any inquiries, farmers can contact the electricity company's call center at 1912. Additionally, information is available on the official website at portal.mpcz.in, or farmers can visit their nearest electricity department office.

This initiative is designed to ensure that farmers can access necessary irrigation support while keeping costs manageable during the important Rabi season.

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CMV360 Says

The Madhya Pradesh government has set affordable rates for temporary agricultural pump connections to support farmers during the Rabi season. Farmers will need to make advance payments and can contact the electricity company for more details. This initiative aims to ensure smooth irrigation and help farmers during critical farming periods.