The problem of power shortage is very common in many states. Especially in rural areas, farmers face more problems than this. In the work of irrigation, many times the farmers keep getting two to four due to the shortage of electricity. To overcome this problem, much work is being done by the government. In this episode, the Uttar Pradesh government will allot 10,000 solar pumps to the farmers.

Under this scheme, solar pumps are being made available to the farmers on a first come first serve basis. The state government will give 30% of the total cost of the solar pump, the remaining 30% will be given by the central government, and the remaining 40% will have to be deposited by the farmers themselves. This means that the farmer will get a total subsidy of 60% in this scheme.

Source: Aaj Tak

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