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Ranchi, Dec 8 (PTI) Renewable energy based lift irrigation schemes will prove to be a game-changer for the agriculture sector in Jharkhand, a top official said.
The Jharkhand government has rolled out multiple schemes to boost the agriculture sector and lift irrigation system is one such initiative, Agriculture Secretary Abu Bakar Siddiqui said on Tuesday.
Lift irrigation is primarily targeted at the farmers who cannot afford diesel pumps or other traditional boring systems.
Siddiqui who visited Simdega to take part in "Kisan Samvad Karyakram", after listening to the experiences of farmers said multiple schemes are being rolled out.
He said, "Utilising renewable energy projects for irrigation will help in creating a thriving agro-based economy.
Looking at projects implemented by the Simdega district administration and listening to farmers" experiences, solar-based lift irrigation can be a game-changer for farmers across the state.