Tamil Nadu government to give free electricity to 50,000 farmers in 2024

The state cabinet of Tamil Nadu approved a new agricultural support measure that will provide free electricity to fifty thousand farmers for the remainder of the fiscal year. The decision, announced through an official press release, aims to lower the cost of irrigation and other farm‑related power consumption. Under the scheme, eligible farmers will receive a waiver on their electricity bills for the duration of the program, with the electricity board handling the subsidy. The government said the initiative is part of its broader effort to boost farm productivity and ease financial pressure on the agrarian community. Implementation details, including the exact duration and the process for farmer registration, will be communicated by the agriculture department in the coming weeks.