AI SummaryGujarat government has renamed Dinkar Yojana into Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY) and expanded daytime electricity supply for farmers across the state. As of December 2025, power reaches 17,018 villages, which is 98.66 percent of Gujarat, and nearly 19.69 lakh farmers get power for irrigation during the day instead of at night.
State government has spent Rs 5,353.62 crore on this scheme so far. Work is going on to cover the last 231 villages by shifting 45 rotational substations to daytime supply.
Gujarat Kisan Suryoday Yojana 2026 Update
Scheme started in 2020 under the Dinkar Yojana name in Gujarat government's state budget, and PM Narendra Modi launched its first phase on 24 October 2020. Name was changed to Kisan Suryoday Yojana on 20 October 2020 through a government release. Dinkar is the Gujarati word for sun.
First phase covered around 1,055 villages in Dahod, Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts, benefiting close to 17.25 lakh farmers with power in two eight-hour shifts between 5 am and 9 pm.
Government later refined this two-shift model into a single daytime shift, mostly between 7 am and 5 pm. This change has improved irrigation timing for crops and cut down safety risks farmers used to face while working in fields at night, including exposure to wild animals and poisonous insects. Farmers report better water management and time savings under the new model.
Reasons Behind Slow Rollout Earlier
Weak power infrastructure was the main reason many farmers did not get daytime electricity earlier. To fix this, state government has been building new substations, laying transmission lines and adding renewable energy like solar and wind power to the grid.
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Eligibility and Benefits Under Kisan Suryoday Yojana
Any farmer with an agricultural power connection in a village covered under this scheme gets the benefit automatically, once the local substation shifts to daytime supply. There is no separate registration or application form for this scheme, unlike direct cash transfer schemes.
- Farmers get 3-phase electricity mainly between 7 am and 5 pm for irrigation, instead of split night shifts that disturbed their sleep and farm safety.
- Daytime power supply gives better water management for crops and reduces damage caused by irregular night supply.
- Safety improves since farmers do not need to visit fields alone at night to switch on motors and check irrigation lines.
- Farmers already covered under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana can also check if their village qualifies for solar pump support under PM Kusum Yojana for extra help with irrigation costs.
Investment Plan for 2026-27
For 2026-27, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) has planned five new substations and strengthening of nearly 1,100 circuit kilometres of transmission network, at a cost of around Rs 1,000 crore. Power distribution companies (DISCOMs) will also carry out AB cable and MVCC works worth close to Rs 375 crore to strengthen local distribution lines further.
Kisan Suryoday Yojana Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Gujarat Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY), earlier Dinkar Yojana |
| Launched By | Gujarat Government |
| Launched On | 2020, first phase on 24 October 2020 |
| Villages Covered | 17,018 villages (98.66% of state) as of December 2025 |
| Beneficiaries | Around 19.69 lakh farmers |
| Power Timing | Mainly 7 am to 5 pm (single daytime shift) |
| Total Investment So Far | Rs 5,353.62 crore |
| 2026-27 Plan | Rs 1,000 crore (GETCO) + Rs 375 crore (DISCOM works) |
| Application Mode | No separate application, automatic once village substation shifts to daytime supply |
| Official Info Source | Gujarat Energy and Petrochemicals Department, guj-epd.gujarat.gov.in |
FAQ's
What is Gujarat Kisan Suryoday Yojana?
It is a Gujarat government scheme that supplies 3-phase electricity to farmers during daytime, mainly between 7 am and 5 pm, for irrigation and farm work, instead of at night.
Do farmers need to apply separately for daytime power?
No separate application is required. Power supply shifts to daytime automatically once the local substation serving a farmer's village is upgraded under the scheme.
How many villages are covered under this scheme in 2026?
As of December 2025, 17,018 villages are covered, which is 98.66 percent of Gujarat. Remaining 231 villages are expected to be covered soon by shifting the last 45 rotational substations.
What was Dinkar Yojana?
Dinkar Yojana was the original name of this scheme when it was announced in Gujarat state budget. Government renamed it Kisan Suryoday Yojana in October 2020. Dinkar means sun in Gujarati.
How much has Gujarat government spent on this scheme?
State government has invested Rs 5,353.62 crore so far on new substations, transmission lines and distribution network upgrades under the scheme.
What is planned for 2026-27 under scheme?
GETCO has planned five new substations and transmission network strengthening worth Rs 1,000 crore, along with distribution works worth Rs 375 crore by power distribution companies.
Source / Reference Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-govt-changes-name-of-daytime-electricity-scheme-for-farmers-to-kisan-sarvoday-yojana-6815240/
Latest update on villages covered and 2026-27 investment plan is based on Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's statement dated 22 December 2025, reported by IANS: prokerala.com/news/articles/a1710352.html
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