Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Provide Free Power to Durga Puja Pandals
Andhra Pradesh says it will give free electricity to authorised places where people celebrate Durga Puja in 2026.
Minister Nara Lokesh shared the news on X. Rural pandals can receive up to 3 kilowatts of power.
Urban pandals can receive up to 5 kilowatts.
The article says the Dasara celebrations will take place from October 11 to 20.
The free power is intended to support the festivities.
Thousands of organising committees are expected to benefit.
Andhra Pradesh will provide free electricity to all authorised Durga Puja mandapas in 2026.
State IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh announced the decision on X.
The free supply will be capped at 3 kW in rural areas and 5 kW in urban areas.
The article says Dasara festivities will run from October 11 to 20, 2026.
The measure is expected to benefit thousands of Durga Puja committees across the state.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, announced by State IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh.
- What
- Free electricity for authorised Durga Puja mandapas, capped at 3 kW in rural areas and 5 kW in urban areas.
- When
- For the 2026 festivities; Dasara is stated to run from October 11 to 20, 2026.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To support Durga Puja organisers and community festivities.
- Benefit
- Free power supply to all authorised Durga Puja mandapas
- Rural limit
- Up to 3 kW
- Urban limit
- Up to 5 kW
- Year
- 2026
- Stated Dasara dates
- October 11–20, 2026
- Expected beneficiaries
- Thousands of Durga Puja committees across Andhra Pradesh