TGRPDCL Chairman Musharraf Faruqui announced that the state’s renewable energy capacity stood at 10,642 MW in 2025–26, with plans to scale up to 29,645 MW by 2029–30. Addressing farmers in Rangareddy, he highlighted the effective implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme, which allows farmers to set up solar plants on agricultural and barren lands.
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) will conduct a public hearing on May 28 regarding the licence application of the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL). Citizens can submit objections or suggestions by May 18.
The Telangana government has applied to the Electricity Regulatory Commission to establish a third DISCOM, TGRPDCL, aimed at providing quality power to farmers. Employee unions have opposed the move, urging compliance with regulations and reconsideration of the decision
The Telangana government has created a third power distribution company, Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited, to handle electricity supply for agriculture and water schemes. The move involves shifting liabilities of nearly ₹72,000 crore and has sparked concerns over the future of free power to farmers
