solar powered irrigation

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has unveiled an innovative, eco-friendly cool rest room at Kalpana Square, utilizing vetiver grass walls and solar power to combat the summer heat. This initiative, aligned with the revenue department's plan for heatwave relief centers, offers a natural cooling solution for commuters. The corporation is also exploring similar facilities and heat reduction measures in other areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands highlighted Dutch expertise in water management, relevant to India's ambitious Kalpasar Project. This mega-project aims to create a freshwater reservoir in Gujarat, addressing water scarcity and flood protection, mirroring the multi-functional Dutch approach to climate resilience.

At a recent press conference, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary unveiled a bold stance against land encroachments, pledging to eradicate all unauthorized constructions. He also discussed an ambitious vision to attract investments totaling Rs 5 lakh crore, enhance solar energy initiatives, and streamline public services with monthly grievance resolution camps.

At the heart of Patna, the once mundane Boring Road intersection has undergone a remarkable makeover, now boasting a 15-foot solar-powered palm tree light that casts a warm glow over the area. Adding charm is a breathtaking 500 sq ft vertical garden rich with 2,500 flourishing plants.

Attention all smart meter users in Bihar! Starting April 1, prepare for a shift in your electricity costs. While solar power thrives during the day, with rates dropping from 9 am to 5 pm, the evening hours will bring a hefty spike in bills from 5 pm to 11 pm.

Karnataka anticipates an unprecedented power demand this month, reaching 373.6 million units with a peak load of 18,986 MW. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, especially with a potential surge from electric appliance usage due to an LPG shortage. The state is relying on thermal and solar generation, alongside inter-state power arrangements, to meet the anticipated high demand.

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has approved a 40% power tariff hike for DVC-served areas for 2026-27, a reduction from DVC's proposed 45%. While domestic low-tension consumers see a slight drop, commercial and high-tension consumers, along with industries, face significant increases. A green energy tariff and rebates for timely payments and prepaid metering have also been introduced.

Officials of the Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO), in a bid to use unconventional energy in the the irrigation sector, have submitted a feasibility report on the implementation of a floating solar power system (FSPV) for a 100 MW solar project at the Mid Manair reservoir in Rajanna Sircilla district.

In a bid to reduce pressure on traditional energy sources, the Himachal Pradesh government has started a solar-powered irrigation project to provide water to the farmers of the state.

Women make up less than 17 percent of the paid water workforce globally — but in India's villages, they are already running the systems. This is the story of how grassroots networks and government schemes are turning water's biggest burden-bearers into its most effective managers.

Indu Devi, a widow from Bihar, transformed her life using solar-powered irrigation, providing water to neighboring farms and earning a stable income. Many women in Bihar are overcoming social and financial barriers to adopt solar pumps, improving their livelihoods and contributing to higher agricultural yields.

State-run power distribution company Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) has set a target of installing 1,500 solar-powered irrigation pumping systems in Saurashtra and Kutch region before end of this financial year.

With an aim to introduce modern technology in tribal areas, the Nature Conservation Society, Amravati (NCSA) had installed a solar irrigation pump at its Muthawa community resource centre in Melghat Tiger Reserve on April 20.