The irrigation-energy nexus in India’s agriculture sector is characterised primarily by depleting groundwater and a growing debt burden of power distribution companies (DISCOM). This is due to massive power subsidies that remain underfunded by the states. Â
The Government of India (GoI) has been promoting solar irrigation pumps by offering substantial investment subsidies (SIP). SIPs promise a low carbon footprint, consistent energy availability, zero fuel costs and low operational costs.
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