In Short : The Chief Minister of Karnataka conducted a meeting to deliberate on the implementation of the PM-KUSUM-C (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan – Component C) scheme. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to fostering sustainable agriculture practices and augmenting rural energy infrastructure.
In Detail : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held a meeting to discuss the solarisation of irrigation pump sets under PM-KUSUM-C scheme to meet the power demands of farmers in the state.
According to an official statement, Energy Minister K J George and Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda along with senior government officers also discussed empowering respective Deputy Commissioner’s to lease government land near electric substations to the energy department to implement the feeder solarization project. After the review meeting, George handed over a cheque of Rs three crore from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd to Chief Minister’s relief fund for the year 2023 – 24.