Rajasthan farmers with metered agriculture electricity connections keep getting up to Rs. 1,000 support every month on their power bills under Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana 2026. Around 11 lakh agricultural consumers across the state fall under this scheme, and the yearly cap stands at Rs. 12,000 per connection.
Launched in May 2021 by then Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, this scheme is still running under the current Bhajanlal Sharma government and remains one of the main ways Rajasthan government supports farming families with electricity costs. Below are details on eligibility, how the subsidy gets applied, and how to get connected if a farmer is not covered yet.
What is Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana 2026
Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana (MKMUY) is a Rajasthan government scheme that gives Rs. 1,000 per month, or Rs. 12,000 per year, towards electricity bills of metered agricultural consumers. This support comes as a grant, not a loan, and gets credited directly against the electricity bill raised by the discom. किसानों की आर्थिक स्थिति में सुधार लाने के लिए राज्य सरकार निरंतर प्रयासरत है। मुख्यमंत्री किसान मित्र ऊर्जा योजना से राज्य सरकार किसानों के बिजली के बिल में अनुदान प्रदान कर रही है।
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the draft of this scheme in June 2021, and benefits started reaching farmers from May 2021 itself. This scheme costs the state exchequer around Rs. 1,450 crore a year. By August 2022, more than 12.7 lakh agricultural consumers had received subsidy support of about Rs. 1,324 crore combined. Even after the change in state government in December 2023, this scheme has continued for existing and new agricultural consumers, with no notice of it being closed or merged with another scheme.
Current Status of the Scheme in 2026
Scheme is active in 2026 and runs alongside newer power support schemes such as Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, which gives free electricity units to domestic households. Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana is meant only for agricultural connections, so farmers should check carefully which scheme applies to their meter type before assuming eligibility.
Benefit amount has not changed since launch and remains capped at Rs. 1,000 per month. No fresh notification about closing or replacing this scheme has come from the Rajasthan energy department so far, and the subsidy keeps reflecting directly on bi-monthly agricultural power bills.
Incentives on Electricity Bills under CM Kisan Mitra Energy Scheme
Under Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana, electricity bills get issued by discoms to eligible agricultural consumers on a bi-monthly billing system. Around 60% of the bill amount gets paid on a pro-rata basis by the government, subject to a cap of Rs. 1,000 per month. Central and state government employees and income tax payers are not eligible for this agricultural consumer subsidy.
If a farmer's bill for a month works out less than Rs. 1,000, the leftover amount carries forward and gets adjusted in coming bills within the same financial year. This way, every eligible consumer gets the full yearly benefit of Rs. 12,000, even if power use is lower in some months.
Who Can Apply for Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana
Scheme covers non-government metered agricultural electricity connections across Rajasthan. Before applying, it helps to check the basic conditions below.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan and hold an active metered agricultural electricity connection in their own name or a family member's name.
- Connection should not carry outstanding arrears with the discom, since the grant amount gets released only after past dues get cleared.
- Central government employees, state government employees, and income tax payers are not eligible, even if they hold an agricultural connection.
How to Apply for Support under Kisan Mitra Energy Scheme
STEP 1 - Farmer needs to get Aadhaar number and bank account linked with the electricity connection, since the subsidy tracking runs on this seeding.
STEP 2 - Visit the nearest e-Mitra centre or the local discom office (JVVNL, AVVNL, or JDVVNL depending on the area) with the electricity bill and identity documents for linking.
STEP 3 - Clear any pending arrears on the connection first, since the grant only starts reflecting on bills once past dues get settled.
STEP 4 - Once linking is complete, the subsidy amount gets adjusted automatically in every bi-monthly bill going forward, without any separate claim needed each time.
Farmers who already hold a linked and active agricultural connection do not need to reapply, since the grant keeps reflecting automatically on their bills.
Documents Required
Following documents are generally required for linking and claiming this subsidy.
- Aadhaar card of the connection holder for identity and seeding purposes.
- Bank passbook or account details for the account linked with the connection.
- Latest electricity bill copy showing the consumer and connection number.
- Address proof confirming residence in Rajasthan.
Highlights of Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana |
| Launched By | Rajasthan Government (approved by CM Ashok Gehlot, June 2021) |
| Current Status | Active in 2026 |
| Beneficiaries | Metered agricultural electricity consumers |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 1,000 per month, up to Rs. 12,000 per year |
| Application Mode | Through e-Mitra centres and local discom office (JVVNL/AVVNL/JDVVNL) |
| Not Eligible | Government employees and income tax payers |
FAQ's
Is Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana still running in 2026?
Yes, scheme continues for eligible agricultural connections in 2026, with the same Rs. 1,000 monthly cap that applied at launch.
Is this the same as the 100 free units electricity scheme?
No, that support goes to domestic household connections under a separate scheme, while Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana applies only to metered agricultural connections.
What happens if my monthly bill is less than Rs. 1,000?
Leftover amount does not lapse. It carries forward and gets adjusted against bills in later months within the same financial year.
Can government employees claim this subsidy on their farm connection?
No, central and state government employees along with income tax payers stay outside this scheme, even if they hold an agricultural electricity connection.
Source / Reference Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/govt-to-pay-rs-1k-per-month-to-metered-agri-consumers/articleshow/83383776.cms
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