SchemesFriday, 3 April 2026·The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh launches free electricity for weaver families from April 1, 2026
Andhra Pradesh began a free electricity scheme for weaver families on April 1, 2026, covering handloom and powerloom units.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On April 1, 2026, Andhra Pradesh launched a free electricity scheme for weaver families, covering about 1.03 lakh families and allocating an annual budget of ₹150 crore.
Key specifics
- The scheme covers nearly 1.03 lakh weaver families in Andhra Pradesh.
- About 93,000 handloom workers and over 11,000 powerloom operators are beneficiaries.
- Each handloom unit gets 200 units of free electricity per month.
- Each powerloom unit gets 500 units of free electricity per month.
- The state has estimated an annual expenditure of ₹150 crore for the initiative.
Exam lens
Scheme-based MCQ: note the launch date, beneficiary count, unit-wise power support, and ₹150 crore annual outlay. TNPSC may ask the difference between handloom and powerloom benefits.