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Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme

Pioneering agricultural electricity initiative providing round-the-clock 24x7 uninterrupted free quality power to 27 Lakh agricultural borewells and pump sets across Telangana.

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Official Nodal Portal:transco.telangana.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Age 18–75 yrs💰 No income ceiling⚖ All genders🏛 All categories📍 Telangana
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Continuous 24-hour uninterrupted three-phase free electricity supply for agricultural pump sets with zero power bills for farmers, protected by automated sub-stations and dedicated agricultural feeders, completely eliminating burnt pump motors.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹10,500 Crore annual agricultural power subsidy budget

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Over 27.5 Lakh agricultural pump sets operating 24x7 across all rural districts

As of: 2026-01-20PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:18 to 75 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:farmer, cultivator, borewell owner
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Must be a bona fide resident of the state with valid documentation.

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Required Documents Checklist

Verify readiness before applying for Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme. Check off your papers or print this list before visiting your local CSC / Cyber Cafe.

Mandatory Documents(4)

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Keep self-attested photocopies and clear digital scans (100 KB – 200 KB, PDF/JPG format) ready to avoid portal upload timeouts.

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (3/10)
•100% digital online application process
•4 mandatory supporting documents required

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (transco.telangana.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
  1. 1

    Farmer applies for agricultural electricity connection on TSSPDCL / TSNPDCL portal.

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    Field inspection by Assistant Engineer (Operations) verifies borewell location.

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    Dedicated transformer and agricultural meter installed.

  4. 4

    24x7 free power energized immediately with 100% state subsidy.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Commercial non-agricultural power theft or unauthorized hooking.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: transco.telangana.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Is Telangana the first state to provide 24x7 free farm power?

Yes, Telangana became the first state in independent India to supply 24 hours of free, high-quality, three-phase power to agricultural pump sets.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Did transformer burnouts decrease?

Yes, by upgrading transmission lines and installing high-capacity DTR transformers, pump motor burnouts dropped by over 90%.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Does the farmer have to pay any minimum monthly charge?

No, the power is 100% free with zero fixed charges and zero energy charges.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme application status?

Application status for Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme can typically be tracked through the official portal at transco.telangana.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Commercial non-agricultural power theft or unauthorized hooking.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-19scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id240Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verificationBaseline verification of Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme from official state portal.Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verificationBaseline verification of Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme from official state portal.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

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Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 21d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🖥Apply Online
Scale & Impact
👥Over 27.5 Lakh agricultural pump sets operating 24x7 across all rural districts (as of 2026-01-20)
₹₹10,500 Crore annual agricultural power subsidy budget budget allocation
📅Running since 2018
🔄4 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-19scheme_type

state

Official Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id

240

Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verification

Baseline verification of Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme fr...

Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verification

Baseline verification of Telangana 24x7 Free Agricultural Power Supply Scheme fr...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TSTRANSCO)

Vidyut Soudha, Khairatabad, Hyderabad - 500082

Helpline: 040-23317650

Jurisdiction: Statewide (Telangana)

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-28 against official government documentation.

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