Empowering Agriculture: A Solar Success In Bhiwani
In the heart of Haryana's rustic landscape lies Baddu Chaina village, nestled in the Loharu block of Bhiwani. Agriculture isn't just a livelihood; it's the heartbeat of this community, where progressive farmers like Mr. Rohtash stand as pillars of innovation. Amidst this agricultural tapestry, Mr. Rohtash's journey took a transformative turn when he encountered the KUSUM scheme, a government initiative promoting sustainable farming practices. Situated in the idyllic Baddu Chaina village, where the primary occupation revolves around the fields, Rohtash discovered this opportunity through a local newspaper advertisement.
Faced with initial skepticism and cautionary whispers from fellow villagers, he chose a different path, driven by the belief that if the government was endorsing it, it was certainly worth exploring. Undeterred by skepticism, Rohtash became the trailblazer in implementing a solar water pump in his village through the KUSUM scheme.
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Faced with initial skepticism and cautionary whispers from fellow villagers, he chose a different path, driven by the belief that if the government was endorsing it, it was certainly worth exploring. Undeterred by skepticism, Rohtash became the trailblazer in implementing a solar water pump in his village through the KUSUM scheme.
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A Case Of Micro-irrigation Enhanced Solarized Agriculture: How A Village Transformed Its Livelihood Through Solar Water Pumps
Kanker district, nestled in the southern reaches of Chhattisgarh, is a tapestry woven with rich history and diverse geography. The climate in Kanker follows the rhythm of the monsoons, with May basking in the hottest temperatures and December offering a cool respite. The average annual rainfall of 1492 mm brings life to the land, with most of the precipitation gracing the district between June and October. However, recent years have witnessed fluctuations in rainfall patterns, posing challenges for the agricultural sector.
Tribal communities form the backbone of Kanker's economy. Their deep connection with the land is evident in their primary occupation - agriculture. They also supplement their income through the collection of non-timber forest products, showcasing their knowledge of the rich biodiversity that surrounds them. Despite its potential, agriculture in Kanker faces hurdles.
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Tribal communities form the backbone of Kanker's economy. Their deep connection with the land is evident in their primary occupation - agriculture. They also supplement their income through the collection of non-timber forest products, showcasing their knowledge of the rich biodiversity that surrounds them. Despite its potential, agriculture in Kanker faces hurdles.
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Harnessing the Potential of Solar-Powered Micro-Irrigationfor Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture
The Government of India has been promoting the adoption of micro-irrigation and solar energy in agriculture to foster more efficient and sustainable growth in the sector. Micro-irrigation systems enhance water use efficiency and facilitate precise nutrient application. The use of solar energy reduces cost of energy for irrigation, carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuel. These innovations offer strong economic advantages to farmers through reduced input costs, higher input use efficiency, and the potential to improve crop yield and quality, besides environmental and climatic benefits.
These innovations are complementary in nature. However, they are implemented under two separate schemes, namely the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for micro-irrigation and the Pradhan Mantri- Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) for solar energy.
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These innovations are complementary in nature. However, they are implemented under two separate schemes, namely the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for micro-irrigation and the Pradhan Mantri- Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) for solar energy.
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Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Solar Irrigation Pumps - A deep dive in Haryana & Chhattisgarh
The solar pumping segment in India has seen significant growth in recent years which is primarily driven by both Central and State Government subsidies, ranging from 30 to 95%. The initial thrust emerged from the target of 1 million pumps (by 2020-21) set by the Central Government in 2014-15. Agricultural electricity consumption has increased from 81,673 GWh in 2001-02 to 228,172 GWh in 2019-20. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme in 2019 to provide support to 20 Lakh farmers to set up solar pumps.
The scheme has three major components as illustrated in the figure. In the Budget for 2020-21, expansion of the scheme was announced, which was later approved by Government with the inclusion of feeder level solarization as a new variant under Component-C, with the expansion, the targeted solar capacity addition under the scheme has increased to 30.8 GW.
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The scheme has three major components as illustrated in the figure. In the Budget for 2020-21, expansion of the scheme was announced, which was later approved by Government with the inclusion of feeder level solarization as a new variant under Component-C, with the expansion, the targeted solar capacity addition under the scheme has increased to 30.8 GW.
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Accelerating growth of Indian agriculture: Micro irrigation an efficient solution
Despite Agriculture being the lifeline of India, it is beset with water scarcity, making it hardly remunerative and uncertain. The present government has therefore emphasised heavily on the correlation of water management with farm productivity, as indicated in Hon’ble Prime Minister’s slogan ‘Per Drop More Crop’ and his launching a flagship Scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna’ (PMKSY) with the stated intent of ‘Her Khet Ko Pani’.
This report starts with a realty-check on the current status of micro irrigation in the country including the technologies available. It then, based on detailed deliberations with all stake holders viz. Government of India, State Governments, IAI; distils their decades of experience in implementing such programs, to finally suggest the roadmap for efficient, effective, and successful implementation to the Government. It also shows the critical challenges faced by successive government against their various initiatives and analyses the reasons for the low penetration of merely 8% of the total potential.
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This report starts with a realty-check on the current status of micro irrigation in the country including the technologies available. It then, based on detailed deliberations with all stake holders viz. Government of India, State Governments, IAI; distils their decades of experience in implementing such programs, to finally suggest the roadmap for efficient, effective, and successful implementation to the Government. It also shows the critical challenges faced by successive government against their various initiatives and analyses the reasons for the low penetration of merely 8% of the total potential.
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PM KUSUM Report 2021 | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan
Government of India has taken various policy measures to fulfil its commitment made in Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 to have 40% of installed power generation capacity from nonfossil fuel sources by 2030.
To provide energy and water security to farmers and enhance their income, de-dieselise the farm sector, and reduce environmental pollution, the Government of India approved PM-KUSUM on 19.2.2019. The approved scheme comprised of three components:
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To provide energy and water security to farmers and enhance their income, de-dieselise the farm sector, and reduce environmental pollution, the Government of India approved PM-KUSUM on 19.2.2019. The approved scheme comprised of three components:
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