In Madhya Pradesh, farmers will now be provided a permanent electricity connection for 5 rupees. At a Kisan Aabhar Sammelan organized in Bhopal yesterday, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that this facility will be made available to farmers in the entire state in a phased manner. 

Akashvani Correspondent reports that Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav informed that the process of providing electricity connection at the minimum price is being started from the central region with immediate effect.

The state government will also provide 30 lakh solar pumps to farmers in the next three years to make them self-reliant in power generation.

Under the Solar Pump Policy, 10 lakh connections will be given every year. Not only this, electricity produced by farmers from solar energy will be purchased and they will be paid in cash.