Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed confidence that through the use of solar energy, farmers in Maharashtra will play a pivotal role in bringing about a second Green Revolution. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Chief Minister’s Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0, which aims to harness renewable energy for sustainable farming practices.

The event, held at Mumbai`s Sahyadri Guest House, saw the Chief Minister inaugurating solar agricultural projects in Umbertha (Washim district) and Narangwadi (Dharashiv district). The inauguration was done via video conferencing, with Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Abha Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department Deepak Kapoor, and several other senior government officials attending the event.