He said farmers would not be required to pay a rupee during the entire transaction. The fixing of meters would enhance accountability and make discoms provide better Subscribe on YouTube
Asserting that freepowersupply to theagriculturesector will continue without any riders, chief ministerY S Jagan Mohan Reddysaid farmers of the state are not against fixing of meters to agriculture pumpsets as they have realised the meters will help them get better service from power utilities.
The CM also wanted Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture officials to encourage farmers to cultivate and discourage cultivation of paddy in areas where there is no canal to provide water. He also asked them to encourage farmers to switch to organic mode wherever possible.