Farmers must take advantage of new tech: MLA
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He was speaking after inaugurating the pilot project launched by the CESC to install transformers near irrigation pumpsets. The aim is to provide quality electricity to farmers' agricultural activities and reduce power distribution losses in Nerale Kere village in Srirangapatna taluk.
"This project, which benefits farmers, is designed to benefit not just one individual but all local farmers. In a few months, around 950 megawatts of electricity will be generated under the Kusum-C scheme by CESC, and all necessary efforts, including land acquisition, are being made for this," he said.
"Under the renewed rapid electricity connection scheme, if farmers pay around 22,500 rupees, unauthorised electricity connections will be legalised. Farmers must make use of this programme and avoid obtaining unauthorized electricity connections," he said.
CESC managing director KM Munigopal Raju stated that a lot of work is being done with the intention of making significant progress in CESC's operations. "Typically, one or two Irrigation Pump (IP) sets require one transformer. But currently, one transformer is connected to 7-8 IP sets. However, the plan is to install one transformer for one or two IP sets as it will reduce power distribution losses and greatly benefit farmers.
Due to financial constraints, it is not possible to implement this plan everywhere," he said.
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