Background:
The program is largely implemented in remote un-electrified areas where energising bore-wells through grid power is not possible/un-economical. The Solar pump installed on the farmer’s field are standalone type and capacity of 3 HP and 5 HP. This program were implemented in the entire state in collaboration with Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation and Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment. From this financial year 2020-21, the standalone solar pumps will be implemented through a central govt. scheme “Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM)”. In this year it is target to install 5000 no. Of Solar Pump of capacity 1 HP to 7.5 HP.
Another program “Sourajalanidhi” is being implemented in collaboration with Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Government of Odisha. 0.5 HP Solar Pump is being provided to the farmers belonging to all categories having minimum 0.5 acre cultivable land holding and a dug well can be covered under the program.
Achievement:
| FY |
Nos |
| Solar Pump (3 HP and 5 HP) |
| 2015-16 |
22 |
| 2016-17 |
614 |
| 2017-18 |
53 |
| 2018-19 |
574 |
| Sub Total |
1457 |
| Solar Pump (0.5 HP)-Sourajalanidhi Scheme |
| 2019-20 |
230 |
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