The Hindu·3 min read·medium
PM KUSUM-B: Karnataka saves ₹200 crore annually after installation of 27,700 solar-powered pump sets
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The Hindu Bureau
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Karnataka has successfully installed over 27,700 solar-powered agricultural pump sets under the PM KUSUM-B scheme, resulting in significant annual savings for the state. The initiative aims to reduce grid dependency and lower electricity subsidies for farmers.
More than one lakh farmers have applied for installation of standalone solar-powered agricultural pump sets under the PM KUSUM-B scheme, giving a significant boost to Karnataka’s power sector, said the Energy Department.
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