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NEW DELHI: Agriculture Ministry today said it will provide financial assistance of up to Rs 57,600 on purchase of solar energy pumps used for irrigation by farmers.

Solar energy-driven pumping set is a viable alternative for electrical and diesel pumping systems in farm irrigation.

Therefore, it has been included in the list of farm equipment that get assistance under central scheme, the ministry said in a statement.

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