4,669 hectares of fields in Himachal Pradesh covered with solar fencing
For preventing the crop damaged by wild animals, the Himachal Pradesh government is implementing the Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana. Under this scheme, 4,669.20 hectares have been protected by installing solar power fences, officials said on Sunday.
About Rs 175.38 crore has been spent under the scheme that has benefitted 5,535 farmers.
As per the government, the crop in several areas has been affected by stray and wild animals.
Under the scheme, the state government is providing subsidies to the agriculturists for setting up solar power fences. A provision of 80 per cent subsidy is for setting up solar power fences at an individual level and 85 per cent subsidy at the community level.
