Telangana failing to meet farm power supply commitments: Opposition leader

An inspection of power distribution facilities in Gadwal district has highlighted concerns about insufficient electricity supply to agricultural consumers in Telangana. During a visit to Gattu substation, officials examined operational records that document the extent and frequency of power interruptions affecting farm operations.

The findings indicate that farmers in the region are receiving less than eight hours of daily power supply, with additional disruptions creating further challenges for irrigation and other agricultural activities. This falls short of the state government's commitments to provide reliable electricity for farming operations.

The inspection has intensified scrutiny on the state's power distribution infrastructure and its ability to meet the needs of the agricultural sector. Officials reviewed logbooks at the substation to verify patterns of supply disruptions and assess the impact on connected farm users.

The issue underscores ongoing tensions between agricultural stakeholders and state authorities over power supply reliability, a critical factor in the region's farming economy. The visit signals continued pressure on government officials to address deficiencies in the distribution network and improve service delivery to rural consumers dependent on electrical irrigation systems.