₹5000 Token: Solar Pumps Boost Farmer Income, Save Crops by Dec 15

• Government's solar pump scheme aims to boost farmer income and ensure timely irrigation, preventing crop damage from power shortages.
• Farmers can avail 5 kW solar pumps with a 60% subsidy.
• To apply, farmers must register online, pay a ₹5000 token fee, and contribute 40% of the pump's cost.
• A 6-inch boring is mandatory for installation, which farmers must arrange themselves.
• The application deadline for the scheme is December 15, with registration on the Krishi Darshan-2 portal.

Why It Matters: Farmers can boost income and save crops with reliable solar irrigation.