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MNRE has decided to include polarization of agriculture feeders under Component-C of PM-KUSUM scheme
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to include solarisation of agriculture feeders under Component-C of PM-KUSUM scheme based on discussions with states and has issued guidelines in this regard on Friday. According to an official statement released by the ministry, apart from separate agriculture feeders, feeders having major load for agriculture will also be considered for solarisation under the scheme. In addition, loans for feeder separation will also be made available from NABARD, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited.
PM-KUSUM scheme: Solarisation of agriculture feeders
The distribution company (DISCOM) or the Power Department will be the implementing agency for feeder-level solarisation in their respective areas. However, state governments may appoint any other expert agency to help DISCOMs for tendering and other related activities of installation of solar power plant for feeder-level solarisation, the MNRE said.
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