Government stresses on creation of green jobs, but we need a growth plan strategy, say academicians and industry experts In a world where sustainable development and transition to a greener economy
This report takes stock of the experiences with solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) around the world. What are the real costs and benefits of SPIS compared with other technologies? What rules, regulations
Out of the total project cost of Rs 240 crore, the Centre and the state will bear Rs 50 crore and Rs 12 crore, respectively, said Bawankule. The Maharashtra government, which is struggling to recover
ICSSR-funded BITS, Pilani project also found a significant decline in the consumption of fuel in the agriculture sector A scientific study conducted by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani,
The Finance Ministry has reportedly asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy rework funding plans The government’s ambitious plan to roll out solar power-run irrigation pumps for farmers is facing
A Greenpeace India, Gujarat Energy Research Management Institute (GERMI) and IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program analysis finds that if solar pumps were to replace traditional water pumps in farms across the
In their article, "Solar Irrigation Cooperatives: Creating the Frankenstein's Monster for India's Groundwater", Sahasranaman et al. (2018) erroneously conclude that, "the Dhundi pilot...is an experiment
Scheme taken up at a cost of Rs. 50 cr. Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday made a slew of announcements, including extension of subsidy to 1,000 solar power pumpsets at 90% subsidy,
The big ticket Rs 1.4 lakh crore KUSUM scheme to promote the use of solar power among farmers will be implemented from next month, renewable energy minister R K Singh said today. Recounting the government's
Solar energy has seen successful application, not only in huge MW solar projects in Rewa, Mandsaur and Neemuch and on rooftops of myriad offices and residences, but also in the fields of farmers. Understanding
