Farmers told to lease land for solar project for stable income in Karnataka
BENGALURU: Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (BESCOM) Managing Director N Shivakumar on Thursday said that farmers should support the Kusum-C scheme, by leasing their land for the project, from which they can also earn a steady annual income.
He said the scheme aims to ensure adequate daytime power supply for agricultural pump-sets. Speaking at the Seva Parva celebrations in Tumakuru, as part of the national initiative, Shivakumar said: “PM Kusum-C scheme is a boon for farmers, especially those in the plains or dry regions.
