Solar Energy—an Abundant Energy Resource for Farmers


Solar energy has been the most abundant and promoted source of power. The government also promotes the utilisation of solar energy as much as possible. Fortunately, due to the tropical climatic conditions of India, it is possible to take the utmost advantage of solar energy as an alternative energy resource. Revenue Minister of Maharashtra, Honourable Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil recently attended an event at Kolhapur for public launching of a 2.42-Megawatt capacity solar project under the Government scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini’. During this function, he said that there is no other alternative to solar energy for providing inexpensive electric power to the farmers and businesses. Also, the Government initiatives for solar projects will prove highly beneficial to the farmers. 

Recently, the Revenue Minister, who is also the Guardian Minister of Kolhapur district, Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil attended an event for the public launching of the 2.42-Megawatt solar project. Through this project, the Central Government has signed a contract with EESL Company for 200-Megawatt power generation. Due to this initiative, Gadhinglaj, Halkarni of Gadhinglaj Taluka and Shinoli of Chandgad Taluka respectively will have 1 Megawatt, 0.7 Megawatt and 0.5-Megawatt capacity, small size solar energy projects and its beneficiaries will be 500 farmers and their motor pumps. 
The public launch event of solar energy project was also attended by Mhada President Mr Samarjeet Singh Ghadge, MLA Sandhyadevi Kupekar, MLA Mr Hasan Mushrif, Shripatrao Shinde, Gadhinglaj Mayor Smt Swati Kori, Halkarni Sarpanch Smt Vilasmati Sheravi,Shinoli  Sarpanch Smt Namrata Patil, Mahavitaran Chief Engineer Mr Anil Bhosale, Incharge Superintendent Engineer Mr Sagar Marulkar, Executive Engineer Mr Surendranath Bhoye, EESL Director Mr Vyankatesh Dwivedi,  and Regional Director Mr Deepak Kokate, etc.
During this event, Honourable Guardian Minister of Kolhapur District Shri Chandrakant Patil said that due to the scarcity of coal and traditional resources, now it is the time to reduce our dependence on traditional energy resources. There is also a restriction on electricity production based on water. At this point, the only abundant resource for electricity is solar energy and it is available throughout 365 days in the year. For implementing solar energy projects, just a one-time investment is essential for its setup. If the Government increases the contribution or investment in solar energy projects, it will be easily possible to help the farmers in the state and to continue agricultural processes with the help of solar energy. 
Government scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini’ promoted solar energy production by the contract between the Central Government and EESL company. According to this contract, 200-Megawatt power generation is anticipated in the free space of Mahavitaran. Launch event for the solar project was graced with the presence of Honourable Revenue Minister Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil. 
The government initiatives for different development activities, research, and technological advancements are highly appreciable. Being PWD Minister of Maharashtra, Respectable Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil also implemented the ‘Green Building’ concept for government buildings and campuses. Even this concept encourages the installation of solar panels on government building rooftops and accordingly, the use of solar energy for lights and other equipment. Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil has been the most innovative and experimental leader of the Maharashtra State Cabinet and his leadership style will definitely bring optimistic changes in Maharashtra. 

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