Hyderabad, Jan. 21 -- The state government will install 50,000 solar pump sets to support tribal beneficiaries in cultivating Podu lands under the Recognition of Forest Rights (RoFR) Act and theForest Conservation Act.

The ambitious program aims to significantly enhance agricultural productivity, empower tribal communities and promote sustainable energy practices across Telangana.

A high-level meeting was held at Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat on Tuesday, January 21, to understand the feasibility and focus on a phased implementation of the scheme, where the total requirement was estimated at approximately 2.5 lakh solar pumps, based on the cultivable land under the RoFR Act.

Principal secretary of the energy department Sand...