Technical and Financial Aspects of Solar Irrigation Pumps in India: Training Manual
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International Water Management Institute
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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a flagship initiative to promote solar energy in agriculture, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and enhance farmer livelihoods while contributing to India’s climate commitments. This training manual focuses on Component B (off-grid solar irrigation pumps) and Component C1 (grid-connected individual pumps), addressing key barriers to adoption such as limited awareness, uncertainty about technical performance, and low familiarity with financial procedures.
Designed as a practical resource for agricultural extension agents and field-level stakeholders, the manual provides clear, field-oriented guidance on the technical and financial aspects of solar irrigation systems. It combines simplified technical explanations, farmer-friendly training tools, and case-based examples to support effective grassroots engagement. Particular emphasis is placed on enabling smallholder and women farmers to understand costs, benefits, operation, and maintenance of solar irrigation technologies.
Developed under the Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) project, the training manual is part of a broader effort to institutionalize Energy Extension Agents and Citizen Service Centres. It will be piloted through a randomized controlled trial across 96 villages, supporting outreach to 1,280 farmers and generating evidence to scale sustainable and resilient solar irrigation solutions in India.
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solar powered irrigation systems, pumps, financing, training materials, manuals