Under whom Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana was implemented to encourage farmers announced by...........

Maharashtra Polity and Governance

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Under whom Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana was implemented to encourage farmers announced by Maharashtra Government?

Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS)

Khadi and Village Indutries Commission (KVIC)

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (Msedcl)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

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Explanation:

Maharashtra Government announced distribution of free sops to encourage farmers to enrol in the Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana.

i. The things included: two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket.

About Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana (ASKP):

• Launched in October 2018, it aims to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote solar energy. • Farmers with less than five acres will have to pay 5 per cent of the cost of a 3 HP solar pump while farmers with more than five acres will get a 5 HP solar pump and the sops. • It would provide subsidy of upto 95% on solar agriculture pumpsets. • Also around 1 lakh solar pumps were distributed to farmers to irrigate 14,000 Ha land. • The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (Msedcl) is the implementing agency.