Free electricity to farmers (Andhra Pradesh) explained

Free electricity to farmers is a subsidised free electricity scheme provided by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It was the dream concept of Late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Green Andhra Pradesh was his vision.[1] It provides 7 hours of power to the fields in a day. It has spent about 6000 crores in 2013.[2]

History

After the Congress party made a promise to the electorate, as soon as he swore in as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy on 14 May 2004, he signed the scheme.[3] [4] [5] [6]

The scheme announced before the polls was a major promise in the 2004 assembly elections. The initial subsidy bill was Rs. 400 crores.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Free power to farmers will continue, says AP CM. @businessline. en. 2019-03-06.
  2. Web site: Will free power ruin Congress in Andhra Pradesh?. The Times of India. 2019-03-06.
  3. News: Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy orders free power to state farmers. 7 June 2004. Amarnath K.. Menon. India Today. en. 2019-03-06.
  4. Web site: Andhra Pradesh News: No free electricity to farmers who waste it, says YSR. The Hindu. 2005-11-04. 2019-03-06.
  5. Web site: The Hindu Business Line : 'Free power to farmers in AP an economic compulsion'. www.thehindubusinessline.com. 2019-03-06.
  6. Web site: Reddy orders free power to AP farmers, waives dues. www.rediff.com. 2019-03-06.

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