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Mhaisal lift irrigation scheme will be powered by solar energy

2022-05-23

The Mhaisal lift irrigation facility, which takes water from the Krishna river and distributes it for agricultural and drinking uses in the rain-shadow areas of Sangli and Solapur districts, will now be powered by solar energy.

On a trial basis, the state irrigation agency has chosen the Mhaisal lift irrigation scheme to run on solar power. Following a visit to Mhaisal in Sangli district, German Bank officials have agreed to provide low-interest rate financing to the state irrigation department.