Rajasthan to tap solar energy to fulfil electricity demand in agri sector

Rajasthan's solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 Gw. The state government plans to harness this potential systematically and has set an ambitious target of 30 Gw capacity by 2024-25

The Rajasthan government is toying with the idea of fulfilling electricity demand in the agriculture sector through solar energy, officials said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot — in his Budget speech on February 23 — had said to provide relief to farmers for irrigating fields at night, an arrangement is being made to supply electricity in two shifts during the day in 16 districts.

He said that he was aware of the problems faced by farmers irrigating their fields at night, especially during winters. The CM said he will provide electricity to the remaining 17 districts within a year.

Chief secretary Usha Sharma