The government of Maharashtra introduced the Atal Solar Krushi Pump Yojana to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote solar energy.
The features of the Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana are,
The government would provide solar pumps at subsidised rates for the farmers.
The government has decided to give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers enrolling under the scheme.