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GujaratJyotigram

Yojana shows the impacts of

electricity Group members : Sankalp.R.Angadi Rakshitha G.M Chaitra.C Taiba kauser Manikanta

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

 Innovations: • Not Power for Irrigation, but ‘Power + Irrigation’ Reform• Separate Domestic/ Industrial and Agricultural Feeders• Check Dams

Raysan: Village in Gujarat: Population 1700 people.

Electricity: 24/7 365 days/ year!

Almost 85% of a state’s power goes to agriculture

Uncontrolled supply of electricity = large wastage of electricity and water + large public costs + severe ground water extraction.

Work executed under JyotigramNew High Tension Lines 56,307 KmsNew Low Tension Lines 22,146 KmsNew Transformers 18,724 Nos.Poles erected 17,00,000 Nos.Government Grant Rs. 1115 CroresNo. of Days 1000

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

“…after the implementation of Jyotigram Yojna the electricity expense has notably increased for 95% of the households. Expenses on education, healthcare and consumer durables have gone up by 50%, 35% and 22% respectively”.

Agricultural Growth Rates: 9.6 %- the highest in India

“Rationing of farm power supply post-Jyotigram brought about a certain order and discipline in the extraction of groundwater, but the improved quality and reliability of farm power supply also made it possible for farmers to make ambitious plans to grow Bt cotton and wheat on a large scale’’.

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform

Average monthly revenue collection has increased… 2004-05 850 crores 2007-08 1231 crores 2008-09 1473 crores

Impact:

The entire costs of the scheme of 1115 crores was made

back in 2.5 years.

Electricity distribution losses down from 30.64% to 21.5%

Revived a bankrupt electricity board: surplus of 126 crores.

No change in electricity charges across sectors in 7 years!

Jyotigram: Power and Irrigation Reform