KREDL sets Sept. 30 deadline for vendors to complete installation of PM KUSUM-B solar pumpsets
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited has set a September 30 deadline for vendors to complete the installation of solar water pumps under the PM KUSUM-B scheme. The initiative aims to support farmers with subsidized solar-powered irrigation systems across the state.
Why it matters
This project is critical for promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing reliance on traditional power grids for irrigation in rural India.
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) Managing Director, Divya Prabhu G.R.J., directed officials and empanelled vendors to complete the installation and commissioning of all sanctioned solar water pumpsets under the KUSUM-B scheme before September 30.
During a review meeting held on Friday, Ms. Prabhu said, “Around 1.05 lakh farmers have registered under the scheme of which 40,000 beneficiaries have been identified and standalone solar powered pumpsets have been sanctioned for installation. As many as 27,663 solar water pumpsets have already been installed across 31 districts in the State.”
At the same time, month-wise targets have been fixed for each of the 13 empanelled vendors to ensure timely completion.
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