To ensure uninterrupted power supply for farmers during daytime, the state government has decided to promote solar power-driven agriculture across Maharashtra.
The state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Tuesday Wednesday has decided to provide a rent of Rs 1.25 lakh per year to farmers who lease out land to the government for 30 years to set up solar feeders. The rent amount will increase by three per cent annually.
The Cabinet also decided that after completion of 30 years of lease agreement, the land will be returned to the farmer. The land title will always remain with farmers.
