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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

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