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Primary Agricultural Credit Societies Empower Farmers with Direct Solar Energy Access Through Integration with the PM-KUSUM Scheme

NewsRabindra Sahoo04 Sept 2026

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 4 [UDN}:Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are providing direct access to green energy (solar power) for agricultural fields by integrating with the PM-KUSUM scheme.

This initiative reduces irrigation costs, provides reliable electricity during the daytime, and transforms unused land into a regular source of additional income for local farmers.