Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Telangana Enhances Rural Power and EV Initiatives
The Telangana government has given 3.44 lakh new electricity connections to farmers over the past three years.
They have also installed many new transformers to meet the increased demand.
The government is making sure that everyone gets a connection based on how long they have been waiting.
They have also started special vehicles called 'electricity ambulances' to fix power problems quickly.
Additionally, the government launched the Praja Bata program to visit consumers directly, understand their power-related issues, and resolve them effectively.
The program runs three days a week.
The government is also working to promote electric vehicles by offering tax exemptions, improving charging infrastructure, and encouraging the adoption of EVs in schools and companies.
They aim to make Telangana a role model in EV adoption.
Telangana government provided 3.44 lakh new agriculture power connections in three years.
75,686 new transformers were installed to meet the increased load requirements.
Power connections are being released based on seniority, with 9,700 more pending.
Electricity ambulances with mobile transformers and thermal cameras were introduced to reduce response time during outages.
Government is working to secure funds under PM-Kusum for solar energy adoption in agriculture.
- Who
- Telangana state government
- What
- Provided 3.44 lakh new agriculture power connections, installed new transformers, launched Praja Bata program, and initiated measures to promote EV adoption
- When
- Between January 2022 and December 2025
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To strengthen rural infrastructure, address farmers' demands, and promote electric vehicle adoption
- Number of new connections
- 3,44,462
- New transformers installed
- 75,686
- Pending connections
- 9,700
- Electricity ambulance response number
- 1912
- Praja Bata program days
- 3 days a week
- EV sales in Telangana
- 1 lakh
- Revenue loss from EV policy
- Rs 900 crore
- Electric buses in operation
- 575
- Electric buses to be introduced
- 2,800