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PM-KUSUM Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan - Energy security for farmers
Three Components of the Scheme
Component A
Ground-Mounted Solar Plants
Decentralized 500 kW - 2 MW solar plants on farmers' barren land. Income from electricity sold to DISCOM.
Target: 10,000 MW
Component B
Standalone Solar Pumps
Off-grid solar pumps up to 7.5 HP. Up to 60% central subsidy, with additional support in NE states.
Target: 14 Lakh pumps
Component C
Grid-Connected Agricultural Pump Solarisation
Solarisation of existing grid-connected pumps. Extra income by selling surplus electricity to DISCOM.
Target: 35 Lakh pumps
Key Benefits
- Energy security for farmers
- Reduced dependence on diesel pumps
- Additional income from selling surplus electricity
- Productive use of barren/fallow land
- Reduction in CO₂ emissions
Subsidy Rates
Central Subsidy30%
State Subsidy30%
Farmer Contribution40%
For NE States50% Central / 30% State / 20% Farmer
Source: pmkusum.mnre.gov.in