Under the free power connection scheme for farmers, 3633 connections were given in Erode district-1368 in Erode and 2265 in Gobi divisions of TANGEDCO.
In this connection video conference of the CM with ryots was held in 9 places in the district. Collector H Krishnaunni presided over the function at Chithodu. The CM inaugurated a scheme of giving 1 lakh free power connections to ryots in the state during last financial year on September 23, 2021 to increase food production by irrigating dry lands. Under that scheme, 3633 connections were given in the district, TANGEDCO officials here said.