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PM KUSUM Yojana: Solar Pump Scheme for Farmers
Provides solar-powered agricultural pumps and solar power plants to farmers, reducing dependence on diesel and grid electricity.
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PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme provides solar energy solutions to farmers. It has three components.
Components
- Component A: Standalone solar powered agriculture pumps (up to 7.5 HP)
- Component B: Solarization of existing agriculture pumps
- Component C: Installation of grid-connected solar power plants (500 kW to 2 MW)
Subsidy
- Central subsidy: 30-60% depending on category
- State subsidy: additional 30%
- Farmer pays only 10-40%
Frequently Asked Questions
All farmers (individual or group), FPOs, cooperatives. Must have agriculture land and existing/bore well.
Solar pump at 10-40% cost, additional income from selling surplus power, reduced electricity bills.
1. Apply through state agriculture department or DISCOM
2. Select component (A/B/C)
3. Vendor selection and installation
4. Subsidy disbursement
2. Select component (A/B/C)
3. Vendor selection and installation
4. Subsidy disbursement
Land records, Aadhaar Card, Bank account, Electricity connection details, Bore well details
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