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Gujarat: Banaskantha residents benefit from solar pumps, installed under PM-KUSUM scheme
Banaskantha, March 24: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) was launched in 2019 with an objective of providing energy security to farmers while also honouring the country’s commitment to increasing its share of electric power to about 49 per cent by 2030.
Gujarat govt sanctions 12,382 more solar pumps, 7700 installed
Gandhinagar, Jan 27: More than 7,700 farmers in Gujarat have installed off-grid solar pumps under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme as of December 2024, as per the official data shared by the state government.
Over 7,700 Gujarat farmers embrace solar pumps, leading to significant energy savings
Gandhinagar, January 27: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, the Gujarat government is actively providing financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the scheme has been implemented extensively, resulting in the installation of over 7,700 off-grid solar pumps by farmers in the state by December 2024. The government has disbursed subsidies exceeding Rs 218 crore, covering approximately 70 per cent of the cost. These off-grid solar pumps are not only helping farmers save electricity but are also contributing to environmental sustainability, said a release from Gujarat CMO on Monday.
Centre approves additional 5,000 MW renewable energy allocation to Rajasthan
Jaipur, Jan 10: The Central government on Thursday approved an additional allocation of 5,000 MW under Component-A of the PM Kusum Yojana for the Rajasthan government, officials said.