One Day Training Programme for Farmers on “Energy & Water Conservation” in Agriculture Pumping
Organized By
MAHARASHTRA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MEDA) &
KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, BARAMATI Venue: - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malegaon, Khurd, Baramati, Pune Date: - 9th April, 2015
Sponsored by
BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY (BEE) Government of India, Ministry of Power New Delhi
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CONTENTS
Sr. No. Particulars Page No.
1. BACKGROUND 3
2. INTRODUTION 4
3. OBJECTIVE OF THIS WORKSHOP 7
4. AGENDA OF THIS WORKSHOP 8
5. DETAILS OF PARTICIPANTS 10
6. DETAILS OF GUESTS 11
7. DETAILS OF SPEAKERS 13
8. TOPICS COVERED IN WORKSHOP 13
9. PHOTOGRAPHS OF WORKSHOP 20
10. SUMMARY OF INPUTS FROM PARTICIPANTS 23
LIST OF ANNEXURES
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1. BACKGROUND There are 20 million ‘irrigation structures’ (such as wells, tube wells, canals, and tanks) in India. The rapid deployment of tube well technology has contributed to improving the lot of farmers. However, it is increasingly clear that underground aquifers are being depleted and the free power policies that helped enable the lifting of ground water have imposed a ruinous financial burden on the country’s erstwhile SEBs. Unhappily, there is neither enough water nor enough electricity to allow the continuation of the practices of the past three decades for another three. Reversing the policies of the past might not be enough to restore equilibrium and create conditions that would allow sustainable growth. Worse, the consequences of an abrupt reversal could be devastating for the millions of small, poor farmers who comprise most of rural India. Today, India’s agricultural sector consumes 30–40 percent of total electricity, up from 10 per cent during the 1970s.
Agricultural Demand Side Management In the power sector, Agricultural Demand-side Management (AgDSM) consists of those activities, methodologies, and technologies that influence consumer behaviour and modify their consumption patterns. The objective may be to reduce peak demand, shift the time during which electricity is consumed to off-peak hours or to reduce the total quantum of consumption. The AgDSM proposition is simple. Replace inefficient irrigation pumps with high efficiency pumps to reduce the amount of electricity needed to pump irrigation water. By doing so, electricity usage can be reduced dramatically. If the savings from the reduction in electricity usage can be sustained and the total cost of the electricity saved exceeds the total installed cost of the pump over its useful life, there will be a net economic gain. Over the course of the last several years, a number of parties have invested significant efforts to design and implement several AgDSM pilot projects with the aim of identifying a solution to the problem. Much has been learned from those efforts as well as from other relevant analyses and studies. The goal is to provide a return equal to the cost of capital. In the absence of economically efficient tariffs to continuously send correct pricing signals to customers, we must resort to a ‘second best’ solution. The AgDSM pump set efficiency concept appears to be relatively simple—perhaps deceptively simple—but the actual implementation of this ‘second best’ administrative approach will involve a significant number of stakeholders including: State governments Farmers or farmer groups Electricity distribution companies Electric Regulatory Commissions Implementation contractors Ministry of Power/Bureau of Energy Efficiency Ministry of Water Resources Panchayats Ministry of Panchayati Raj One or more financial institutions Pump manufacturers
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2. INTRODUCTION
There is a growing demand for electrical energy for irrigation requirements in India. Electrical Utilities of many states have been facing acute power shortage which led to unrest in the farmers in many states. It is observed in the last few decades, the underground water levels have been falling down drastically and cultivated area has been demand for electrical energy for irrigation. The generation is not growing proportionately to the growing demand. On the other side, the available energy is also not properly unutilized for Agricultural purposes. The farmers have to be educated in the area of energy conservation and proper utilization of available resources in the country.
Lack of perennial rivers made ground water tapping a prerequisite in irrigation in south India. This has led to an increase in consumption of electricity by agriculture sector. 73% of Indian population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. About 50% of Indian populations are farmers. About 20% of the farmers have electric pumps. Hence, only 10% of population directly benefit from agricultural electricity use. In most of the states, agricultural consumption is un-metered. Consumers pay a flat rate tariff which is also highly subsidized; however, a large part of the subsidy is cornered by richer, larger farmer. In Maharashtra state, 80% of the farmers depend on rain fed agriculture. Out of the remaining 20% farmers, those with large land-holdings (2% of the farmers) capture 20% of the subsidy. In India more than 50% of fresh water and around 30% of electricity are consumed for agricultural use, causing an extreme shortage. The problem of water is more serious as the water level is continuously decreasing. Green revolution has made India able to feed its growing population but has also increased the demand of water and electricity. Most of the farms in the country are rain fed, hence the monsoon plays important role in agricultural while ground water becomes reliable source. Due to the poor economic condition of farmers and its political advantages, government is giving power to the farmers at subsidized rates. There are various fresh water sources like rivers, dams, lake or ponds and ground water. From all the above ground water is available everywhere and supplies most of the agricultural water requirement. Farmers being illiterate and because of subsidized power rates, use of oversized pumps to extract water from growing depths is common. The high friction foot valve and inefficient piping system are generally preferred as they are economical. The energy consumption for irrigation in India can be lowered to half if the conventional pump sets are replaced with matching energy efficient BEE 5 or 4 stars rated pump sets. Demand side management is recognized as one of the important area in the agriculture sector in view of the increasing energy consumption pattern and need to be considered as key strategies capable of offering unique opportunities to implement energy efficiency measures. Energy efficiency through agriculture demand side management promises immense opportunities and benefits. Agriculture demand side management programme of Bureau of Energy Efficiency could offer a unique way to influence and change the equipment buying habits of end use consumers so that they prefer to adopt efficient technologies. The benefits are realized through reduction in overall power consumption, improving efficiencies of ground water extraction, reducing subsidy burden on state utilities and also investment in power plants through avoided capacity. Agriculture Demand Side Management (AgDSM) is one of the key thrust areas for promoting energy efficiency in agriculture pumping system. As we aware that energy use in agriculture is used primarily for Irrigation / Pumping out water and for other
Maharashtra Energy Development Agency Page 4 operations. There is a potential of about 25% to 35% improvement in the efficiency of these pump sets by affecting minor/major rectification and shifting to ISI marked pumps. In Agriculture Demand side management (AgDSM) project, existing inefficient irrigation pump sets are replaced with Energy Efficient pump sets (EEPS) free of cost to the farmers. AgDSM projects are implemented on ESCO mode where the investment is done by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the investment is recovered by the energy saving.
In this regard, Bureau of Energy Efficiency has conveyed to Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) to conduct state level training programme for farmers on “Energy and Water Conservation” in agriculture pumping at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati. BEE wants to organize this training programme in order to promote the energy conservation activities in the Agriculture sector. All the farmers of the State who are taking new tube well connection or opting higher capacity pump sets will be encouraged to install at least 4 star rated(BEE Star rating) pump sets. It also gives the economic energy saving estimates of agricultural pumping systems and use of non conventional energy in agriculture.
MEDA has organized training programme for farmers on “Energy and Water Conservation” in agriculture pumping in co-ordination with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati. By considering the wide platform for farmers at KVK, Baramati, BEE has selected this Krishi Vigyan Kendra for training the farmers across the State of Maharashtra.
FEW WORDS ABOUT KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, BARAMATI
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a district level Farm Science Center established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi at Agricultural Development Trust Baramati District Pune for speedy transfer of technology to the farmers' fields. The operational area of this Krishi Vigyan Kendra comes under the western Maharashtra dry Zone. The aim of Krishi Vigyan Kendra is to reduce the time lag between generation of technology at the research institutions and its transfer to the farmer's field for increasing production, productivity and income from the agriculture and allied sectors on a sustained basis. In order to achieve this goal, four mandates have been envisaged in the design of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
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Aims & Objectives of KVK, Baramati:
To demonstrate the latest Agricultural Technologies to the farmers as well as the extension workers of the state Department of agriculture/Non-Governmental organization with a view to reduce the time lag between the technologies generation and it's adoption.
To test and verify the technologies in the socio economic condition of the farmers and to identify the production constraints.
To get first hand scientific feedback from the fields and passing it to the research system in order to keep the scientist abreast with the performance of the technologies and the farming problems, so that they re -orient their research, education and training programmes accordingly.
To impart training to the farmers, farmwomen, rural youth and field level extension functionaries by following the principles of "teaching by doing" and "learning by doing".
To provide training and communication support to the line department of the state/NGOs.
To develop extension models to be adopted by general extension system for large scale multiplications.
Mandates of KVK, Baramati
Collaborate with the subject matter specialists of the state Agricultural University/ scientist of the Regional Research Station (NARP) and the state extension personnel in "On-farming testing", refining and documenting the technologies for developing region specific sustainable land use systems.
Organize trainings to update the extension personnel within the area of operation with emerging advances in agricultural research on regular basis.
Organize long-term vocational training courses in agriculture and allied vocations for the rural youths with emphasis on "learning by doing” for generating self-employment through institutional financing.
Organize front-line demonstrations in various crops to generate production data and feedback information.
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3. OBJECTIVES OF THIS WORKSHOP
One day training programme was carried out for farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malegaon Khurd, Baramati with the following objectives:-
To create awareness on energy efficient agriculture pump amongst farmers.
To discuss successful case studies implemented through presentation by speakers.
To discuss the policies / regulatory initiatives for energy efficiency in agriculture sector.
To disseminate information on best operating practices and tips for energy efficiency & water conservation in agriculture pumping and benefits that can avail by adopting the same.
To provide the training to farmers for selection, installation & efficient operation of the agriculture pumps.
To provide the best practices for operation of Agriculture pumps and water conservation irrigation methods
To discuss about water conservation & its adoption & related issues.
To understand the issues faces by manufacturers, energy saving companies and Govt. Organization while implementing this scheme and discuss how to tackle the same.
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4. AGENDA OF TRAINING PROGRAMME
One Day Training Programme for Farmers on “Energy & Water Conservation” in Agriculture Pumping
5. AGENDA
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1. Date: - 9 April, 2015 Venue: - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati, Pune
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Time Event Speaker 09:00 to 10:00 Registration Inaugural Session Lighting of Lamp All Dignitaries Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager Welcome Address (EC), MEDA Shri. Ramrao Munde, Chief Address by Special Guest Engineer, DISCOM, Baramati 10:00 to 10.30 Dr. Syed Shakir Ali, Programme Address by Chief Guest Co-Ordinator, KVK, Baramati
Address by Chief Guest Mrs. Sunandatai Pawar, Trustee, KVK, Baramati Vote of Thanks MEDA 10:30 to 10:45 Tea Break Technical Session - I Energy Conservation Programme in Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager 10:45 to 11:15 Maharashtra State & Importance of Energy (EC), MEDA Conservation Shri. Milind Deore, Energy 11.15 to 11.45 Energy Efficiency in Agriculture Sector: Introduction Economist, BEE, New Delhi Guidelines for selection, installation & efficient Shri. V. Jagadeesan, Manager 11.45 to 12.15 operation of pumps and Repair & Maintenance ( Technical Support), CRI Pumps of energy efficient pumps Case Studies for Pilot AgDSM Project Shri. Sanjay Sale, Superintending 12:15 to 12:45 implemented in Solapur District Engineer, Solapur Circle, MSEDCL 13.00 to 14.00 Lunch
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Technical Session - II Experience of Energy Efficiency Services in Mr. Arun Gupta, Engineer, EESL, 14:00 to 14:30 AgDSM New Delhi Best Practices for Operation of Agriculture Shri. Dayanand Jagdale, Chief 14:30 to 15:00 Pump sets and Water Conservation irrigation Consultant, MITCON methods Shri. K.C. Wankhede, Dy. Director, 15:00 to 15:30 Water Conservation: Adoption & related Issues GSDA Status of agriculture production/water Shri. N.V. Shinde, Addl. Project 15:30 to 16:00 use/irrigation Manager 16:00 to 16:30 Open House discussion 16:30 Conclusion MEDA
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5. DETAILS OF PARTICIPANTS
Around 160 nos. of
participants has been
attended this workshop.
Participants come around
Pune district, speakers, BEE
representative, EESL
representative, MEDA
representatives etc. Detailed
list of participants is given in
Registration of the participants during training the annexure 1 of this report. programme at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati
Registration of the participants during training programme at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati
Registration of the participants during training programme at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati
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6. DETAILS OF GUEST
Sr. Name of Person Designation Name of Organization No.
1 Smt. Sunandatai Pawar Trustee Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2 Shri. Milind Deore Energy Economist New Delhi
Programme Co- 3 Dr. Syed Shakir Ali Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati Ordinator
Superintending 4 Shri. Sanjay Sale MSEDCL, Solapur Circle Engineer
Addl. Project 5 Shri. N.V. Shinde Agriculture Dept., Baramati Manager
Training Programme has been inaugurated by Chief Guest & all present
dignitaries by lighting a
lamp
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Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager
(EC Dept.), MEDA welcomed
the Guests by offering a
bouquets followed by welcome
address. In his address, he first welcomed all guests, participants; speakers etc. and spoke about the information of MEDA & also present Energy
Consumption scenario in Welcome Address by Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager
(EC Dept.), MEDA Agriculture Sector.
Shri. Hemant Patil has spoke about the Energy Conservation Act 2001 and about energy saving potential available by adopting star rated pump in Agriculture. He has also mentioned the role of MEDA & BEE in implementation of this scheme in Maharashtra State and its benefits & saving potential. He explained the need of usage of star rated energy efficient pump in the Maharashtra State.
Smt. Sunandatai Pawar,
Trustee, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati in her address mentioned that she is thankful
to MEDA for organizing this workshop in KVK, Baramati.
Smt. Sunandatai Pawar has
explained to farmers about the need of Energy & Water saving in Agriculture pumping. She also spoke about the various
activities of Krishi Vigyan Address by Chief Guest Smt. Sunandatai Pawar, Kendra and gave her best Trustee, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati wishes for training programme.
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7. DETAILS OF SPEAKERS
Sr. No. Name of Person Designation Name of Organization
1. Shri. Milind Deore Energy Economist BEE, New Delhi 2. Shri. V. Manager CRI Pumps Jagadeesan ( Technical Support) 3. Shri. Sanjay Sale Superintending Engineer MSEDCL, Solapur Circle 4. Shri. Arun Gupta Engineer EESL 5. Shri. Dayanand Chief Consultant MITCON Jagdale 6. Shri. K.C. Dy. Director Groundwater Survey & Wankhede Development Agency 7. Shri. N.V. Shinde Addl. Project Manager Agri. Dept., Baramati
8. TOPICS COVERED IN TRAINING PROGRAMME
There were total 2 technical sessions in conference in which total 8 numbers of presentations based on “Water & Energy Conservation” in Agriculture Pumping was covered.
TECHNICAL SESSION – 1
1 . Energy Conservation Programme in Maharashtra
State & Importance of Energy Conservation
Topic was presented by Shri.
Hemant H. Patil, Manager (EC Dept.), MEDA, Pune. He has worked in Maharashtra in the field of
Energy Conservation & Management. He has done
Installation, testing, commissioning
& maintenance of HVAC systems, lighting & water plumping schemes Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager, MEDA delivering presentation on ‘Energy Conservation Programme in in building. Also implemented Indian Maharashtra State & Importance of Energy
Electricity Act, 2003 & I E Rules & Conservation’ EC Act in the State.
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He has done Energy Conservation programs (State & Central Govt. Programmes). He has done energy audits in Industries, Agriculture Sector, Commercial Establishments, Domestic Sector & Govt. Buildings, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils, Gram Panchayats etc. Also organized Awareness campaign of Energy conservation, Training Programs for Govt. officials, Engineers of PWD, Municipal Corporations. He is being a part of Preparation of roadmap for implementation of Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) in the State. He has done lots of Awareness and capacity building programmes in State.
In this presentation, following points were covered:
Introduction & Objectives of MEDA
Fossil-Fuel – World’s & India’s Reserves
Need of Energy Conservation
Maharashtra Energy Scenario & Potential of Energy Conservation in State
Important Activities carried out by MEDA in Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation Schemes implementing in State
BEE Schemes
Demonstration Projects implemented in State
Awareness Programmes
1. Energy Efficiency in Agriculture Sector: Introduction
Topic was presented by Shri. Milind Deore, Energy Economist,
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, New Delhi. He is working in
BEE, Delhi and has total ….
year experience in Energy efficiency & Management. He is specially looking for Agriculture
Mr. Milind Deore delivering presentation on Demand Side Management Energy Efficiency in Agriculture Sector: (AgDSM) Scheme. Introduction
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In this presentation, following points were covered:
Agriculture pump-set scenario in India & Maharashtra
Energy Saving Potential in Energy Efficient Agriculture Pump
BEE’s approach for AgDSM Programme
Business models for implementing AgDSM Programme
Implementation of Pilot Project
Challenges & Barriers in the Pilot Project
Role of BEE, MSEDCL & Implementing Agency in AgDSM Project
Implementation
2. Guidelines for selection, installation & efficient operation of pumps and Repair & Maintenance of energy efficient pumps
This topic was presented by Shri. V. Jagadeesan. He is working as Manager
(Technical Support) in CRI Pumps.
In this presentation, following points were covered:
Operation of Pump
Types of Pump
Shri. V. Jagadeesan from CRI Pumps delivering Pump Selection presentation on Guidelines for selection,
installation & efficient operation of pumps and Facts about frictional losses in Repair & Maintenance of energy efficient pumps
pipes
Selection of bore well submersible pump
General Pump Operating Instructions and Best Practices
Pump Installation
Cable Selection, Cable joining / Splicing Procedure
Types of Starter
Repair & Maintenance of Pumps
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3. Case Studies for Pilot AgDSM Project implemented in Solapur District This topic was presented by Shri.
Sanjay Sale, Superintending Engineer from MSEDCL, Solapur
Circle. In this presentation, following points were covered: Project Background Project Cost Benefit Analysis Project Details
Project Model Shri. Sanjay Sale from MSEDCL, Solapur delivering Roles & Responsibilities of Stakeholders presentation on Case Studies for Pilot AgDSM Project implemented Benefits in Solapurto different District Stakeholders
Implementation of AG DSM in Solapur
Challenges in Project Implementation Current Project Status
TECHNICAL SESSION - 2
4. Experience of Energy Efficiency Services in AgDSM
This topic was presented by Mr. Arun Gupta, Engineer, EESL, New Delhi.
In this presentation, following points were covered:
EESL Background AgDSM Projects Completed by EESL/Ongoing Projects
Benefits of AgDSM projects to DISCOM, Farmers
Benefits of BEE Star Rated Pump Sets
EESL Methodology for implementation of AgDSM Projects
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5. Best Practices for Operation of
Agriculture Pump sets and Water Conservation irrigation methods
This topic was presented by Shri. Dayanand Jagdale, Chief Consultant from MITCON.
In this presentation, following points were covered:
AgDSM Project implemented at Solapur Dist. – Executive
Summary Feeder wise Status Update of
Pump Installation Shri. Dayanand Jagdale delivering presentation
AgDSM Project Implementation on Best Practices for Operation of Agriculture Methodology irrigation methods Pump sets and Water Conservation AgDSM Project Implementation
Challenges & Barriers
Comparison of Old Pumps Vs EEPS Installation
Factor affecting energy savings in Agri. Pumps Reasons for Delay in Project Implementation
Types of Pump sets & its application Facts about friction losses in pipes
General Pump Operating Instructions, Best Practices and Product Installation Cable Selection, Cable joining / Splicing Procedure
Types of Starters Repair & Maintenance of Agriculture Pump Sets Pump Trouble Shooting Checklist For Trouble Shooting And Energy Conservation
6. Water Conservation: Adoption & related Issues
This topic was presented by Shri. K.C. Wankhede, Dy. Director, Groundwater Survey &
Development Agency (GSDA).
In this presentation, following points were covered:
Scenario of Global Water Storage
Hydrologic Cycle of Water
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Geology of Maharashtra : Geology & Structure
Watershed Planning
Role of G.S.D.A. in watershed
development
Groundwater Provinces of
Maharashtra
Storage & Movement of
Groundwater
Shri. K.C. Wankhede, Dy. Director, GSDA, Pune Importance & Aim of Survey delivering presentation on Water Conservation: Survey Techniques & Tools – Adoption & related Issues Usefulness
Rooftop Rainwater Recharge
and Case Studies 7. Shri. N.V. Shinde, Agriculture Dept., Baramati delivering Water Pollution Problem presentation on Status of Agriculture Production / Micro- Irrigation
This topic was presented by Shri.
N.V. Shinde, Addl. Project Manager, Agri. Dept., Baramati.
In this presentation, following points were covered:
Groundwater Status in
Maharashtra Horticulture Scenario in
Maharashtra Shri. N.V. Shinde, Agriculture Dept., Baramati Country-wise Micro-Irrigation delivering presentation on Status of Agriculture status in World Production / Micro-Irrigation
Micro-Irrigation Achievement in Maharashtra and Crop-wise Area covered under
Micro-Irrigation
Fund Allocation for Micro-Irrigation
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Subsidy Assistance for Micro-Irrigation
Drip Irrigation System – Suitable crops for drip irrigation & Cost estimation of drip
irrigation system
Sprinkler Irrigation System – Suitable crops for drip irrigation & Cost estimation of drip
irrigation system
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9. PHOTOGRAPHS OF WORKSHOP
Registration of participants for Training Distribution of Course Material & Jute Programme Bags to participants
Shri. Milind Deore, Energy Economist, BEE Shri. Arun Yelmar, Project Officer, MEDA welcoming Smt. Sunandatai Pawar, Trustee, welcoming Shri. Milind Deore, Energy KVK, Baramati Economist, BEE
Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager, MEDA Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Manager, MEDA welcoming Shri. Sayed Ali, Programme welcoming Shri. Sanjay Sale, Superintending Co-Ordinator, KVK, Baramati Engineer, MSEDCL, Solapur Circle Maharashtra Energy Development Agency Page 20
Lamp Lighting Ceremony Lamp Lighting Ceremony
Lamp Lighting Ceremony All dignitaries present for training programme
Welcome speech by Shri. Hemant H. Patil, Address speech by Shri. Milind Deore, Energy Manager (EC Dept.), MEDA, Pune Economist, BEE
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Address speech by Chief Guest Smt. Sunandatai Speakers present for training programme Pawar, Trustee, KVK, Baramati
Participants present for training programme Participants present for training programme
Question-Answering session of training Question-Answering session of training programme programme
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10. SUMMARY OF INPUTS FROM PARTICIPANTS
After completion of technical sessions, a question answer session was organised wherein the participants have asked their queries on the ‘Water & Energy Saving’ in Agriculture pumping. Few question answers are given as follows:
i. Government of Maharashtra is distributing the Agriculture Pump sets under different schemes which are not star rated. If Star labeled Agriculture Pumps are so important for energy savings point of view, why Govt. is not making compulsion to provide only star labeled pumps under these schemes? (Question asked by Mr. Yogesh Jagtap, Farmer, Pandare, Tal. – Baramati, Dist. – Pune)
Reply - Mr. Milind Deore has given the information that Bureau of Energy Efficiency has taken up this issue with Agriculture Depts. & RDD & very soon such guidelines will be issued. MEDA is also trying to make such procurement should be shifted to Star labeled one.
ii. Which types of pump should be used in Agriculture? (Question asked by Mr. Narayan Bansode, Farmer, Pokazad, Tal. – Indapur, Dist. – Pune)
Reply – Shri. Sanjay Sale, Superintending Engineer, MSEDCL, Solapur Circle has informed that BEE Star Labeled Pump shall be used for agriculture pumping. More the star more is energy savings. The use of 4 /5 Star Rated pump helps to save at least 25 % - 35 % energy. Use of star labeled pumps are also has better quality in designing & therefore less maintenance cost. iii. Is there any effect of hard water on pump especially on life of pump & discharge of pump? And which type of material is suitable for main parts of the pump and will resist in hard water? Whether Star labeled pumps are designed for hard water? (Question asked by Mr. Santosh Gaikwad, Farmer, Malegaon Budruk, Tal.- Baramati, Dist.- Pune)
Reply – Shri. Dayanand Jagdale has given the answer of this question is that there is effect of hard water on pumps. More the hard water lesser the discharge of water. Casing of pump should be stainless steel (SS) which would help to resist in hard water. Non standard pumps are made up with cheap materials & therefore life of these pumps get reduce fast. Yes, star labeled pumps are having the SS casings & it has more life. iv. How to do inspection of submersible pump? (Question asked by Mr.Randhir Taware,Farmer, Sangawi, Tal. – Baramati, Dist. – Pune)
Reply - Shri. V. Jagdeesan, CRI Pump has explained that apart from pump being ISI Mark & Certified by BEE, the inspection of submersible pumps before supply shall be carried out by” Authorized Third Party Inspection Agency.”
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v. How much subsidy Government will be giving to farmers for installing star rated pumps? (Question asked by Mr.Maruti Kamble, Kari, Tal. – Bhor, Dist. – Pune)
Reply – Mr. Milind Deore has informed that at present Govt. is not providing any subsidy for star labeled pumps. In projects like Solapur, Government will provide star rated pumps with free of cost to farmers in association with MSEDCL & Implementing Agency and savings in energy bill due to energy efficient pumps will be shared between MSEDCL & Implementing Agency, CRI ( In case of Solapur). vi. What types of Pumps of CRI Pumps that have been certified with the star rated by BEE? (Question asked by Mr.Netaji Daunde, Fursungi, Hadapsar, Pune)
Reply – Shri. V. Jagdeesan, CRI Pump told that the ranges of C.R.I. Pumps products that have been certified with the star rating include Submersible pump sets, Open well submersible pump sets and Centrifugal monobock pump sets.
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