Power ministerBhanwar Singh Bhation Monday launched the Saur Krishi Aajeevika Yojana (SKAY) scheme portal to facilitate farmers to install solar Plants on their barren or underutilised land.
Under the (SKAY) scheme, farmers can give their barren land on lease to set up solar plants, which would help them elevate their living standards. The new online portal will be a platform where farmers and landowners can register their land to give on lease.
As Rajasthans solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 Gw. After launching the scheme, the is eyeing at a target of target of 30 Gw by 2024-25. The aim is to increase solar-energy generation and make Rajasthan a green-energy state.
The state government claims a full proof system has been established to safeguard the rights and assured landowners to participate in the scheme.