Farmers should explore crops that need less water: SPDCL CMD
He conducts surprise field inspections of agricultural power supply in Shadnagar Division
Jitesh V. Patil, Chairman and Managing Director of Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd, has advised farmers to consider crops that demand less water, reduced investment and labor, and greater income potential. He pointed to the effects of El Nino, encouraging farmers to adopt modern, efficient farming methods tailored to local conditions.
Patil assured that the power utility would continue to enhance electricity supply and services for the farming community. Alongside Director V. Shivaji, the CMD conducted surprise visits to Rayikal, Vityala, and Rameshwaram villages in Shadnagar Division of Rangareddy district. He proposed cultivating leafy vegetables, drumstick, various vegetables, and flowers on small plots or larger land areas.
During the visit, Patil engaged with Kheyti's R&D team in Shadnagar, learning about innovative agricultural practices suitable for small landowners. He examined the performance of distribution transformers providing agricultural support and discussed the causes of frequent transformer breakdowns, issues with electrical lines, and technical improvements needed to boost power supply quality and dependability.
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