Rajasthan sets March 2027 deadline for daytime power to all farmers
Synopsis
Rajasthan has put a hard deadline on a long-pending promise: daytime power for every farmer by March 2027. With 26 districts already covered and the state ranking among national leaders on PM-KUSUM, the review signals the government is tightening execution — not just setting targets.
Key Takeaways
Srinivas reviewed Rajasthan's Energy Department and three DISCOMs on 9 July in Jaipur.
Farmers in 26 districts currently receive daytime electricity; remaining districts must be covered by March 2027 .
Rajasthan ranks among the leading states nationally in implementing the PM-KUSUM Scheme .
Officials were directed to expedite the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) rooftop solar model.
Energy Secretary Aarti Dogra and senior officials of all three DISCOMs — Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer — attended the meeting.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday, 9 July chaired a high-level review of the state Energy Department and its three electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs), setting a firm March 2027 deadline to extend daytime electricity supply to farmers across all districts. The meeting, held in Jaipur, assessed progress on flagship solar and energy schemes and directed officials to accelerate pending works.
Daytime Power for Farmers: Where Rajasthan Stands
Farmers in 26 districts are currently receiving daytime electricity supply, according to the review. Work is progressing in the remaining districts, with officials directed to meet the March 2027 statewide target. The push is part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on erratic night-time supply that has long hampered agricultural productivity in the state.
PM-KUSUM and Rooftop Solar Schemes Under Review
Srinivas conducted a detailed assessment of the Pradhan Mantri KUSUM (PM-KUSUM) Scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model. Rajasthan reportedly ranks among the leading states nationally in implementing PM-KUSUM, and the Chief Secretary instructed that all sanctioned projects under the scheme be completed within stipulated timelines.
On the Surya Ghar scheme, officials were directed to ensure prompt inspection of applications and timely release of electricity connections to eligible beneficiaries. For the ULA model, Srinivas emphasised strict timeline adherence to accelerate rooftop solar installations across the state.
Key Officials Present
Energy Secretary and DISCOM Chairperson Aarti Dogra, Jaipur DISCOM Director (Technical) R.K. Sharma, Jodhpur DISCOM Managing Director Bhanwar Lal, Jodhpur DISCOM Director (Technical) V.K. Chhangani, the Ajmer DISCOM Director (Technical), and other senior Energy Department officials attended the meeting. Rajasthan Government Resident Commissioner Rohit Kumar joined via video conference from New Delhi.
What Comes Next
With the March 2027 deadline now formally on record, the onus falls on the three DISCOMs — Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer — to synchronise field execution with the state's solar expansion targets. Progress on PM-KUSUM and rooftop solar will be critical enablers, as additional solar capacity is expected to underpin the expanded daytime supply commitment to the farm sector.
Point of View
Ranking among national leaders on PM-KUSUM. The real pressure point is the three DISCOMs, whose execution capacity will determine whether the target holds. Daytime agricultural supply also has a fiscal dimension: it forces metered, accountable consumption, which could ease the chronic subsidy burden on the state's power sector. Whether that structural benefit gets built into the rollout plan is the question mainstream coverage is missing.
NationPress
9 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rajasthan's March 2027 target for farmers' electricity?
Rajasthan aims to provide daytime electricity supply to farmers across all districts by March 2027. As of the July 2025 review, 26 districts are already receiving daytime power, with work underway in the remaining districts.
What is the PM-KUSUM Scheme and how is Rajasthan performing?
The Pradhan Mantri KUSUM Scheme supports solar pump installations and renewable energy for agriculture. Rajasthan reportedly ranks among the leading states in India in implementing the scheme, and officials have been directed to complete all sanctioned projects on time.
What is the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
It is a central government scheme providing free rooftop solar electricity to eligible households. In Rajasthan, officials were directed to speed up application inspections and ensure timely electricity connections for approved beneficiaries.
What is the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model?
The ULA model is a framework under which electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) aggregate and drive rooftop solar installations at scale. Chief Secretary Srinivas directed strict timeline adherence under this model to accelerate solar adoption across Rajasthan.
Who attended the energy review meeting in Jaipur?
The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and attended by Energy Secretary and DISCOM Chairperson Aarti Dogra, Jaipur DISCOM Director R.K. Sharma, Jodhpur DISCOM MD Bhanwar Lal, and other senior officials. Resident Commissioner Rohit Kumar joined via video conference from New Delhi.
