Farmers unite for share in India's solar power bonanza

Karnataka farmers have registered their first victory in their battle with Karnataka State Energy Officials. Land of farmers of drought hit Pavagada were sought to install one of the India’s largest solar power plants. A translated copy of the lease agreement of the solar power plant has been provided to the agitating farmer for a better understanding of terms and conditions. N Gurudatta, 50, who leased 20 acres (8 hectares) to the solar park, said: "The government came to us because they knew we had suffered many droughts and our backs were broken. We were wary and confused. There were different people with different views on what was good for us. That is when we started going to all meetings and discussions as a group. We found our strength in numbers”. Pavagada solar park is one of the many solar power plants government is building across the country to meet its target of 500 GW solar power capacity by 2030.