(ET)
In a big push to solar power, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved a pilot project in which solar tubewells will be installed for community use by farmers. The Community Mini Green Tubewell Scheme, under private minor irrigation, will entail a solar-powered tubewell being installed for groups of small and marginal farmers. A group will have a minimum of 10 members.
As per the proposal, the pilot project will continue for a year after which it will be assessed. For 2020-21, a budget of Rs 6 crore has been approved for setting up 179 tubewells. The cost of one tubewell is estimated at Rs 4.7 lakh of which the central share will be Rs 73,050, the state’s share Rs 2.4 lakh and the farmer’s share Rs 1.5 lakh.
