Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday emphasised the need for wider adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps, saying the initiative would reduce irrigation costs for farmers, enhance their incomes and contribute to the State's renewable energy goals, the release said.

The Governor made the remarks during a comprehensive discussion with senior officials of the Water Resources Department at New Abhishek Hall in Lok Bhavan.

Urging officials to promote solar-powered irrigation systems among farmers, Kambhampati said surplus power generated through such systems could be supplied to the grid, creating an additional source of income while supporting sustainable agriculture and clean energy initiatives.

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