Premier Energies Limited has received a Rs 2.15 billion order from the Department of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 8,085 solar water pumping systems across various districts in the state. The project, which includes a five-year comprehensive warranty, is scheduled for completion by March 2025. This initiative is part of component-B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM).
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