Mukhyamantri Baliraja Mofat Veej Yojana – 2024
Farm pumps up to 7.5 HP draw power at zero cost to the farmer — the state pays Mahavitaran the bill directly, for five years from April 2024.
Run by: Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra
- Pump capacity covered
- Up to 7.5 HP
- Farmer's bill
- ₹0 — fully waived
- Scheme period
- April 2024 – March 2029
- Connections covered
- ~44 lakh statewide
Overview
A farm electricity bill in Maharashtra used to pile up quietly through the season and then land as a lump sum a farmer could not always pay, which is exactly what pushed many connections into arrears. Mukhyamantri Baliraja Mofat Veej Yojana removes that bill altogether for small agricultural pump owners: for a connection up to 7.5 HP, the farmer pays nothing, and the Energy Department settles the amount with Mahavitaran (MSEDCL) on the farmer's behalf.
The scheme runs for five years, April 2024 to March 2029, and covers about 44 lakh agricultural connections across the state. It sits alongside — not instead of — the state's separate one-time arrears-waiver announcements, which have periodically cleared old pending dues so a farmer is not blocked from a new connection by an old unpaid bill.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Zero electricity bill for agricultural pump connections up to 7.5 HP — the Energy Department pays Mahavitaran directly.
- Applies for five years, April 2024 to March 2029, so the relief is not a one-time waiver.
- Stops fresh arrears from building up on a connection that a farmer could not otherwise clear in one go.
- Covers roughly 44 lakh agricultural connections across Maharashtra.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Agricultural electricity consumer of Mahavitaran (MSEDCL) in Maharashtra
- Sanctioned pump connection load up to 7.5 HP
- Connection is an agricultural-tariff (Krishi) connection, not a domestic or commercial one
Not covered
- Agricultural pump connections above 7.5 HP sanctioned load
- Non-agricultural (domestic/commercial) electricity connections
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Mahavitaran consumer/connection number
- 7/12 land extract, if asked to confirm the connection is agricultural
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
No separate application needed
The waiver applies automatically to eligible agricultural connections through Mahavitaran billing — there is no online form to fill for this benefit itself.
- 2
Check your bill or Mahavitaran account
Confirm through the Mahavitaran consumer portal or local office that your connection is billed under the scheme and no fresh amount is being charged.
- 3
Contact Mahavitaran for arrears or connection issues
For old pending arrears or a new connection, approach the local Mahavitaran sub-division office — separate arrears-relief announcements are handled there.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply online for this scheme?
No individual online application is needed for the free-power benefit itself — it applies automatically to eligible agricultural connections up to 7.5 HP through Mahavitaran billing.
Is this waiver permanent?
It is time-bound: the scheme runs for five years, from April 2024 to March 2029, not indefinitely.
What if my pump connection is above 7.5 HP?
The free-electricity benefit under this scheme applies only up to a 7.5 HP sanctioned load — a higher-capacity connection is billed as usual.
Does this scheme clear my old pending electricity dues?
This scheme covers the ongoing bill from April 2024 onward. Clearing older arrears has been handled through separate one-time waiver announcements — check with your Mahavitaran office for the current status on old dues.
Facts checked against energy.maharashtra.gov.in on 5 September 2026. editorial policy.