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How does one track the holistic impact of the PM KUSUM Scheme?   Introduced in 2019 to provide #SolarPower to irrigation, while the electricity related impacts (generation, installed capacity etc) of the PM KUSUM scheme have been monitored by various agencies and organizations, its impact on the lives of communities and farmers has not been adequately gauged. Moreover, parameters that are not related to electricity such as groundwater levels, cropping patterns, CO2 emissions, farmers’ incomes, and socioeconomic benefits have rarely been considered. WRI India’s working paper 'Mapping the Impacts of Solar Water Pumps on Farmers’ Lives: Building a Results Framework for Components A and C of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM Kusum)' authored by Anamika Dutt (She/Her) and Deepak Krishnan provides a 'results framework' to monitor indirect outcomes and how they might influence each other to understand larger developmental changes that might occur around communities through the scheme. The paper was launched in a Roundtable discussion on “Enabling Agricultural Sustainability in Rajasthan through Solar Energy” in Jaipur on 28th August. Read more : https://lnkd.in/dwfs6fzR   #PMKUSUM #Farmers #SolarWaterPumps

🌞 Exciting news for farmers in India! The government's new PM-KUSUM initiative aims to drive the installation of solar pumps, providing a sustainable energy solution for agricultural needs. Following the successful PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, this new plan highlights the commitment to clean energy and agricultural empowerment. The PM-KUSUM scheme offers financial support and incentives to promote the use of solar-powered irrigation systems, reducing farmers' reliance on traditional electricity and diesel pumps. This is a significant step towards promoting green energy and uplifting the farming community. By embracing solar energy, farmers can reduce operational costs, increase productivity, and contribute to environmental conservation. The initiative aligns with the vision of a sustainable and self-reliant India. #PMKUSUM #SolarEnergy #SustainableAgriculture #FarmersEmpowerment #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenIndia Let's support this initiative and spread awareness about the benefits of solar pump installations for farmers. Together, we can drive positive change and create a brighter, more sustainable future for agriculture in India. 🌱🚜 #FarmersFirst #PoweringProgress Note: AI-powered post. May contain errors.

#Indian 🌴 🌳 🏵 #Agriculture 🌴 🌳 🏵#Agriculture #PM #KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttam Mahabhiyan). The Govt. of India comes with this scheme in 2019 to ensure ⚡#energy and 🌊 #water security for farmers, mitigate the #diesel usage in farm sector and reduce #environmental pollution. >>This scheme has 3 components: ## The #first component refers -To install small #solar power plants in which an individual can install up to 2MW capacity on the #barren land of 👨🌾 farmers. -Target: Achieve 10GW capacity from such plants. -Progress: Out of the sanctioned capacity of 4716MW, only 113.08MW have been installed by June this year. ## The #second component refers -Target: Installation of 20 lakh #standalone off-grid #solar water #pumps -Progress: Only 9,47,991 pumps have been sanctioned, out of which 2,44,373 (26 % of sanctioned pumps) pumps have been installed across the states. ### The #third component refers - Target: #Solarisation of 15 lakh existing grid-connected #agriculture #pumps. -Progress: Only 1519 installations having taken place. Present condition of an implementation of this scheme is below average. ###FACTS ):- Over 220 lakh grid-connected #agriculture #pumps installed in the country. ):- Annual #consumption of electricity from these pumps around 213 billion units. ):- This #electricity #consumption from these pumps constitutes 18% of country #consumption. ):- Nearly 80 lakh pumps out of approx. 3 crore agricultural pumps in India are 🛢️#diesel #pumps. 👨💻Study says that, when #PM #KUSUM implemented fully, then it will lead to reduce around 1.38 billion liters of 🛢️#diesel per annum. We will hope that govt. understands the ground reality and should starts #speedier implementation of this scheme. 👩🌾 #Farmers #Promoter 🌴 #Agriculture ⚡ #Energy ♒ #Water #Solarelectricity #Environmentfriendly #Sustainability

AESA GOOD PRACTICES 63 (OCTOBER 2023) BUILDING COMMUNITY SCALE SOLAR INFRASTRUCTURES TO POWER INDIA’S AGRICULTURE SECTOR Oorja Development Solutions (Oorja) is a purpose-driven social enterprise in India working at the intersection of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. It finances, deploys, owns, operates and maintains decentralised solar infrastructures at the farm level and sells irrigation, milling, and cooling services to marginal farmers in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In this Good Practice Note, Argha Ghose and Ankur Singh discuss the evolution of Oorja and how it has created significant social, economic and environmental impacts by strengthening farmers’ livelihoods, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable agriculture. https://lnkd.in/gaUc-nDN

#Empowering #Himalayan #Farmers with #Pico #Hydropower #Innovation #Horticulture drives the Himalayan #economy,but limited #coldstorage and #gridpower force farmers to sell produce at low prices. #RuTAG, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, has designed a game-changing solution: a 5 kW #picohydropower plant powering a 1.5-ton cold storage unit. This #eco-#friendly system #preserves #fruits and #vegetables, #boosts local #incomes, and provides #surplus power for #communityneeds. Unique Selling Propositions 1) It is operated by pico hydro, which has almost zero running cost. 2) During the off-season power generated can be completely used for household lighting and running the other cottage industry. 3) It is very feasible and adoptable unit for marginal group of farmers. Calling all #organizations working to enhance #rural #livelihoods—seize this chance to #scaleup or #techtransfer this #technology and drive a significant #impact. For more details contact - kavita.tiwari@investindia.org.in Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India | Manthan O/o PSA | Ministry of Rural Development, GoI | Ministry of Rural Development #Sustainability #Innovation #Hydropower #HimalayanFarming #RuralDevelopment #ColdStorage #RenewableEnergy #EconomicGrowth #Empowerment #Agriculture #TechForGood #GreenEnergy #CommunityDevelopment #WaterPower #FarmersFirst #SocialImpact #InclusiveGrowth #IIT #Industries #HNIs #startups #incubators #CSR

We're excited to share that over 1500 farmers across Haryana have opted for a sustainable future by choosing 'Claro + Crompton' as their preferred brand under the Kusum solar pump program. The map below shows the love we've received from our forward-thinking farmer customers from all across Haryana. The first few pumps have already been installed, and we’re confident that all installations will be commissioned in record time by 30th June. This is a significant step for sustainable agriculture in the state – these solar pumps are more than just farm equipment; they are a commitment to greener farming practices and a testament to the trust placed in our collaboration with Crompton. The photographs of farmers with their new solar pumps symbolise the beginning of a transformative journey. With the first installations underway, we're not just witnessing change; we're driving it. These pumps represent a dual benefit: efficient farming and a step towards renewable energy, opening up new possibilities for our farmers. Keep an eye on our feed as we bring more updates and stories from the fields of Haryana. Together, we're sowing the seeds for a cleaner, more sustainable future. #ClaroEnergy #SustainableFarming #SolarEnergy

India is incurring post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 2 lakh crore (Rs. 2 Trillion) per year, due to lack of storage and processing facilities. The food processing industries can have economic savings by avoiding wastage of costlier energy. Post-harvest losses in the developing countries are estimated to be 30–40% in the case of fruit and vegetables. The solutions involving solar energy collection devices or solar dryers have been proposed to utilize free, renewable and non-polluting energy from the sun. Solar dryers can reduce crop losses and significantly improve the quality of the dried product. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) NRDC India BBC News Raheja Solar Food Processing https://lnkd.in/gw6hzcxw

IFFCO Kisan Suvidha Limited is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking collaboration with IDH under the Technology Innovation and Sector Initiatives Program, aimed at advancing and promoting #sustainable Chilli farming in Andhra Pradesh, India! At IFFCO Kisan Suvidha Limited, we're committed to empowering #farmers and driving #agriculturalinnovation. Teaming up with IDH is a significant step forward in our mission to foster sustainability while ensuring the prosperity of our #farmers. Through this partnership, we'll be pioneering cutting-edge digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of chilli farmers. From harnessing data-driven insights to reduce #pesticide and #fertilizer usage to implementing parametric insurance for #climate resilience, and introducing #traceability solutions to meet market demands – our initiatives are poised to make a tangible difference. Over the next two years, we'll be working closely with 1,500 farmers, aiming to not only enhance #livelihoods but also to minimize environmental footprints. This project isn't just about innovation; it's about making a meaningful impact on the lives of our farmers and promoting sustainability in #agriculture. #SustainableFarming #InnovationInAgriculture #IFFCOKisan #IDH #ChilliFarmingExcellence

#Post39 On #Agrivoltaics101- Harvesting Sunbeams: The Agrivoltaics Chronicles today, we get to know about the Fish Pond Agrivoltaics Plant at Bhaloji, Rajasthan . Source: Agrivoltaics in India- Overview of Operational Projects and Relevant Policies https://lnkd.in/gfC6Athz #HarvestingSunbeams #IAdvocateAgrivoltaics #FeedingtheNationFuelingitsFuture #agrivoltaics #IndiaAgrivoltaicsAlliance #sustainability #solarpower #solarpv #apv #renewableenergy #agriculture #trending #foryoupage #SolarLeadership #definition #environment #agripv #greenenergy #greenfuture #netzero #distributedrenewables #sustainableagriculture #farmers #climatesmartagriculture #climatechange #climatechangesolutions #zerocarbonfuture #climateaction #climateresilience #energyautonomy #energy #contentcreation #education #content #savewater #perdropmorecrop #growmore #justransition #energytransition

"There is a solar-powered revolution going on in the fields of India. By 2026, more than 3 million farmers will be raising irrigation water from beneath their fields using solar-powered pumps. With effectively free water available in almost unlimited quantities to grow their crops, their lives could be transformed. Until the water runs out." The desert state of Rajasthan is the Indian pioneer and innovator in solar pumps than any other, watering more than a million acres with them and increasing water use by more than a quarter. There is little rain to replace the water, and in many places the aquafer is dry down to 400 feet below. That is the effective extraction limit of the pumps, many of which now lie abandoned. https://lnkd.in/evWw_AhA India is facing a burgeoning challenge with solar waste, projected to soar from the current 100 kilotons to an estimated 4.5 million tonne by 2030 .. Solar energy deployment accelerating from 5-6 gigawatts in 2015 to nearly 75 gigawatts in 2024. Rapid solar expansion raises alarm over mounting waste, calls for robust recycling policy, Saurav Anand, India Times, 2024 https://lnkd.in/ef4JN42m