Delhi Farmers to Generate Electricity and Grow Crops Simultaneously; Bureaucracy Reduced

• Delhi government allows farmers to install elevated solar plants on agricultural land without Change of Land Use (CLU).
• Farmers can continue farming under elevated solar panels, gaining an additional income source by selling electricity.
• Virtual and group net metering facilities enable farmers to sell excess electricity to the grid, leading to zero electricity bills and increased profits.
• Legal hurdles and the need for multiple departmental permissions have been eliminated, simplifying project installation.
• Energy Minister Ashish Sood hails the decision as revolutionary, aligning Delhi with national renewable energy goals.

Why It Matters: Delhi farmers can now install solar plants on farmland, generating electricity and crops, boosting income and green energy.