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This project has brought hope and economic opportunity to local farmers like Manjunath, who leased a portion of his land to the solar project. His family now earns about $10,000 annually—double the average Indian income—via land lease agreements that respect land ownership and cultural sentiments. The lease terms are designed for long-term stability, allowing farmers to retain ownership and receive regular income, with the land returned in its original condition after 28 years, illustrating an innovative model for land acquisition that balances economic development with social concerns.