India providing solutions to modern climate challenges, says PM Modi

September 19, 2026 3:16 PM

India providing solutions to modern climate challenges, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is demonstrating how rapid development and environmental sustainability can progress together, highlighting the country's efforts in renewable energy, clean mobility, water conservation and ecological agriculture. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, PM Modi said India's longstanding cultural connection with nature continues to inform its approach towards...

PM-KUSUM boosts farm incomes, benefits over 20 lakh farmers through solar adoption

December 16, 2025 1:55 PM

PM-KUSUM boosts farm incomes, benefits over 20 lakh farmers through solar adoption

The PM-KUSUM scheme is helping farmers become ‘Urjadata’ by promoting the use of solar energy, enhancing farm incomes and supporting sustainable agriculture. The scheme has benefited more than 20 lakh farmers across the country, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Tuesday. Under Component A of PM-KUSUM, farmers can lease their land for the installation of solar power plants and earn up to ₹80,000 per hectar...