Suggestion for Farmers to the Adoption of Solar Pumps in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan, India

Abstract

The Jodhpur district of Rajasthan is where the research investigation was conducted. There are seven tehsils in the Rajasthani district of Jodhpur. The two tehsils with the most solar pumps built were Osian and Balesar. Ten villages from each selected tehsil were selected based on which villages would most benefit from solar pumps. Due to their abundance of solar pumps, twenty communities were picked, and among them, one hundred twenty-five (125) responders were chosen. The research paper outlines some recommendations for enhancing the program's management as well as issues farmers ran across when adopting solar pumps. The adoption of solar pumps in agriculture is a promising and sustainable solution to address multiple challenges faced by farmers and the environment. Traditional irrigation methods often rely on fossil fuels or grid electricity, contributing to environmental degradation and high operational costs. Solar pumps, powered by renewable energy, offer a compelling alternative that can enhance agricultural productivity, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the livelihoods of farmers. This article explores the benefits of adopting solar pumps and provides suggestions for their widespread implementation.