Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Farmers in the rural areas of Indore district, including areas near the Super Corridor, Bypass and villages such as Dudhiyaya, Paliya, Depalpur, Gautampura and Kadoda, as well as Mhow’s Hasalpur and Manpur, are a happy lot, as they are now receiving uninterrupted and high-quality electricity for irrigation.
The credit for this goes to the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) under which capacitor banks have been installed at 102 grids of 33/11 kV to augment irrigation facilities, achieving 100% implementation of the scheme. A capacitor bank is a group of capacitors that store and release electrical energy.
Officials said that the capacitor banks ensured a steady flow of electricity with correct voltage to every field, well and bore-well, enabling better irrigation and higher crop yield for farmers in the rural areas of Indore. These capacitor banks are providing consistent and quality electricity to farmers even in remote areas. The improved voltage allows motor pumps to function efficiently, delivering sufficient water for irrigation without the risk of pump damage. The correct voltage has balanced electricity consumption, reducing the risk of grid overload and financial losses for the company due to reactive power.
Bharat Lal Sharma, a farmer of Mhow rural area said, “ I planted a potato crop and timely irrigation without voltage issues led to a great harvest. I sold the potatoes at a good price and have now planted onions, which will be ready in 2-3 months.” Similarly, other farmers in the region are also satisfied with the implementation of the scheme and functioning of the West Discom.
