Farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme have opposed the Telangana government's proposal to reduce the power purchase tariff from Rs.3.13 to Rs.2.98 per unit, saying the move will hurt project viability, reduce bank funding prospects and increase financial losses.
Narendra Modi said farmers are the backbone of India's food security and prosperity, highlighting government initiatives such as PM-Kisan, Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card and PM-KUSUM aimed at boosting incomes, reducing costs and improving agricultural productivity
TGREDCO had invited applications from individual farmers, groups of farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs) and others to set up grid-connected solar power plants on their own or leased lands.
Urges implementation of plans to harness solar power to its full potential, taking advantage of the State's favourable weather conditions for optimal results
The minimum eligibility criteria for bidders include technical experience in installing at least an 800 KW solar PV project and a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 4.5 crore over the past five fiscal years.
