Google- Maharashtra’s CM’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Program 2.0 will boost solar energy capacity to 16,000 MW by 2025, with 9,000 MW for solar projects and 7,000 MW for decentralized solar.
- The state government will provide 30% financial assistance for solar power generation from 2024-2027, totaling ₹100.41 billion (~$1.2 billion).
- A free electricity program will support 4.4 million farmers with an annual grant of ₹147.61 billion (~$1.76 billion) for agricultural pumps up to 7.5 horsepower.
- ₹28.91 billion (~$344.66 million) has been allocated for electricity infrastructure maintenance, improvement, and support to gram panchayats.
Source: Mercom India