To boost fodder farming, Gujarat extends power supply to farmers by 6 hours

The state government extended power supply from eight hours a day to 14 hours a day to farmers in districts of Anand and Kheda

In a preemptive measure to avoid fodder shortage, Gujarat government on Wednesday announced extension of power supply to farmers by six hours in two districts of Anand and Kheda. Hoping to boost fodder farming, the state government extended power supply from eight hours a day to 14 hours a day to farmers in the two districts.

According to the state government, compared to other districts, both Anand and Kheda districts have sufficient water availability which could boost fodder farming.

"Looking at the water availability in Kheda and Anand districts, government has decided to increase timing of power supply to the farmers for fodder farming. The decision will come in force from Thursday, April 14," said Saurabh Patel, minister for energy, Government of Gujarat.

Gujarat government has taken this decision in order to avoid shortage of fodder for cattle in the coming days. The government also urged farmers of Kheda and Anand districts to take saw fodder and take benefits of extended power supply.

"It is necessary to take up fodder crop in the coming days in order to make fodder available for cattle in the state. We have urged farmers in Kheda and Anand districts to do so," Patel said.