Buoyed by the success of solar water pumps in the first phase, the state government is set to roll out a number of pumps in next phase.
With farmers able to save electricity and fuel (diesel) in as many as 14 districts, the state horticulture department will be distributing 3,000 solar water pumps across the state.
“We are planning distribute the pumps by the end of the February. The department has already invited expressions of interest from solar pump set manufacturers. Around 12 manufacturers have been shortlisted to supply solar pump sets in rural areas,” a senior official said.
Officials claimed the pump will be given to the farmers at a lower price as compared to the earlier distribution. ” The 3HP solar power surface pump would cost Rs 4.25 lakh while the 3HP submersible solar pump with a maximum 75-metre head would cost around Rs 4.85 lakh. “
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