Punjab Newsline | Haryana
In a major relief for farmers, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced that electricity for agricultural tubewell connections will continue to be supplied at a highly subsidized rate of just 10 paise per unit for the financial year 2026–27. The decision is expected to benefit lakhs of farmers across the state.
According to the new tariff order, the cost of electricity supply has increased slightly from ₹7.35 to ₹7.48 per unit. To manage this rise, the state government will provide an additional subsidy of ₹1,088.61 crore. With this, the total subsidy for 2026–27 will increase to ₹7,870.32 crore, compared to ₹6,781.71 crore in the previous year.
The agricultural sector has been allocated more electricity this year, with 1,068.664 crore units earmarked for farmers, up from 930.427 crore units last year. The total cost of supplying this electricity is estimated at ₹7,993.61 crore. However, farmers will pay only ₹123.30 crore, while the remaining amount will be covered by the government through subsidies, ensuring that electricity remains affordable.
In addition, the government has introduced several consumer-friendly measures. Farmers have been given a one-time option to increase their sanctioned load for tubewell connections until May 31, 2026. Consumers using prepaid smart meters will receive a 5 percent rebate on energy and fixed charges. The government has also directed the installation of EV charging stations in major cities to promote electric mobility.