Energy Minister K.J. George held a review meeting with senior officials of the Energy Department and solar irrigation pump (IP) manufacturers on Thursday at Belaku Bhavana, Bescom headquarters, where he discussed the need for solar irrigation pumps for agriculture.
Solar pumps will also help develop the State’s long-term energy security, reduce the burden on the farmers, and promote ecologically sustainable growth by reducing the carbon footprint, he said.
The Minister also stressed on the many advantages of using solar pumps for farmers. Besides offering a reliable energy source, solar pumps offer a cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative for irrigation, he added.
