The Government of India has approved the launch of KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme, to promote the use of solar powered agriculture pumps by farmers and installation of small renewable power plants (500 KW to 2 MW) by farmers/cooperatives/panchayats on their lands, with a funding support of Rs 344.22 billion.
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Government sanctions Rs 118 bn for IndiaÂ’s rooftop solar mission
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Siemens Gamesa will supply 567 MW to ReNew Power
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Legrand launches India’s first voice-controlled experiential centre
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