The latest approval marks the third administrative sanction for the project, which aims to enhance water availability in the region.In another decision, the cabinet approved the establishment of the Sixth State Finance Commission, which will give suggestions for financial planning and resource distribution from April 1, 2026, to March 31 2031.The commission is expected to submit its report by December 31, 2025.The chief minister has been given the authority to recommend the names of the commission’s chairman and members to the governor.The commission will review the financial status of local self government institutions and suggest measures to improve their economic management, as per an official release.The cabinet also approved a Rs 1,594 crore solar energy project to enhance the energy efficiency of the Mhaisal Lift Irrigation Scheme in Sangli district.This project aims to meet the scheme’s annual electricity requirement of approximately 39.8 crore units by leveraging solar power.The Krishna Koyna Lift Irrigation Project, which includes the Mhaisal scheme, is crucial for providing water to drought-prone areas in Sangli and Solapur districts, the statement said.Under the approved plan, 65 out of the 108 pumps in the Mhaisal scheme will be upgraded to energy-efficient models.Additionally, an advanced monitoring system and a 200 MW solar power plant will be installed.
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