Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Rajasthan government launched a scheme aimed to provide free electricity to farmers of the state having electric connections in general category for specific limit. According to the scheme, more than 12 lakh farmers of the state will receive free electricity up to Rs 10,000 for a year on their agricultural electricity connection. sAs per the scheme, upon successful payment of the bill by farmers, a Direct Benefit transfer (DBT) with maximum of Rs. 833 per month would be deposited to the accounts of the farmers. It will be effective from November 2018. Power distribution companies in Jaipur, Ajmer and Jodhpur have been given the orders for the same by the Energy Department.