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The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana urges Centre to allocate 3 lakh solar pump-sets under PM-KUSUM
HYDERABAD Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who handles the portfolios of Energy and Finance, has requested the Centre to allocate a large number of solar pump-sets to Telangana to encourage it for excelling in the renewable energy sector and to strengthen the agriculture sector. Mr. Vikramarka made the request with Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on Tuesday. He also appealed for more allocations to Telangana under the KUSUM-A scheme as part of the three key representations made to the Union Minister. He explained to the Union Minister that the State government was implementing a robust action plan to strengthen the renewable energy sector in light of current and future agricultural power needs, including uninterrupted electricity supply. According to the Deputy Chief Minister's office, a request was made for allocation of 4,000 megawatt capacity solar power plants under the PM-KUSUM Component-A (capacity ranging from 500 KW to 2 MW). Mr. Vikramarka brought to the Union Minister's notice that there were reports about revising the capacity from 4,000 MW to 1,000 MW and said such a reduction would severely impact the State's renewable energy targets. In another request, Mr. Vikramarka requested the Centre for allocation of 1-lakh solar pump-sets under PM-KUSUM Component-B to provide for a permanent irrigation solution to the agriculture sector in the uncovered areas. He mentioned that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project was already submitted to the Centre through TGREDCO. He informed the Union Minister that the State was ready to contribute its share of the funds. Highlighting challenges such as restrictions under forest laws on laying power lines in tribal farming areas, he sought the Centre's sympathetic support. Seeking allocation of 2 lakh pump sets under PM-KUSUM Component-C, Mr. Vikramarka stated that currently, lakhs of pump-sets were being used for agricultural irrigation needs in the State. He reminded the Union Minister that Telangana had achieved the highest annual growth rate in agriculture in the country and had emerged as the 'Rice Bowl of India' due to its impressive foodgrain production.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State to initiate talks with Centre to implement KUSUM-A scheme: Min
Chikkamagaluru: Energy Minister KJ George said that the state govt is planning to initiate talks with Union govt to implement the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme (KUSUM-A). The scheme is designed to promote local generation and consumption of solar power, particularly among farmers and rural communities. George disclosed this during the inauguration of the Amrit Mahotsava programme at the TAPCMS in Kadur. He mentioned that the KUSUM-B scheme (solar-powered agricultural pumpsets) and the KUSUM-C scheme (solarisation of agricultural feeders) are being implemented in the state. In addition, there are plans to introduce the KUSUM-A scheme as well. He stated that the KUSUM-A scheme allows farmers, farmer groups, cooperative societies, panchayats, farmer producer organisations, and water user associations to set up solar power plants with capacities ranging from 500 kilowatts to a maximum of two megawatts, located within 5 kms of electricity substations. They can use the electricity generated, and the govt will purchase any surplus. This initiative will help address power shortages and provide farmers with additional income. Discussions will be held with Union ministers to implement the KUSUM-A scheme, he said. "The KUSUM-B scheme, which offers solar pumpsets to farmers through subsidies, is already in progress. Farmers are required to drill a borewell and, if water is found, apply online. After verification, the scheme will be rolled out, and 12 contractors have been selected for this task. The contractors will install the borewell's motor, panel, and pipes. Farmers will bear 20% of the total cost, while the state govt will contribute 50%. The central govt will cover the remaining amount. The central govt approved the installation of 40,000 pumpsets by the end of December," George added. "To promote power generation, plans are under way to set up an additional solar park on 10,000 acres, complementing the existing 2,050-megawatt solar park in Pavagada. With this expansion, Pavagada Solar Park will once again become the largest solar park in the world," the energy minister said. "It is essential to establish more farmers' markets (Raitha Bazaars) to ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce. Given the high demand for organic products in international markets, farmers should focus on cultivating these crops. Govt will fully support this initiative," George added. Kadur MLA KS Anand chaired the event. Bhadra-CADA chairman KP Amshumanth, municipal council president Bhandari Srinivas, and other municipal members were present.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka to hold talks with Centre for implementation of PM KUSUM
The Karnataka government is now planning to initiate talks with the Central government to begin the implementation of PM - KUSUM A scheme in the State. Currently, the KUSUM-B scheme (solar-powered agricultural pump sets) and the KUSUM-C scheme (solarisation of agricultural feeders) have been implemented while the A scheme - designed to promote local generation and consumption of solar power, particularly among farmers and rural communities - is yet to begin. Speaking at the Taluk Agricultural Produce Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd's Amrit Mahotsav event in Chikkamagaluru district, Energy Minister K.J. George said on Tuesday, 'The KUSUM-A scheme allows farmers, farmer groups, cooperative societies, panchayats, farmer produce organisations, and water user associations to set up solar power plants with capacities ranging from 500 kilowatts to a maximum of 2 megawatts, located within 5 kilometres of electricity substations. They can use the electricity generated, and the government will purchase any surplus. This initiative will help address power shortages and provide farmers with additional income. In this regard, discussions will be held with Union Ministers.' He also said that the Central government has approved the installation of 40,000 pump sets in the State under the KUSUM - B scheme by the end of December.
