Central Govtschemes

PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)

Subsidy for solar pumps, solarisation of grid-connected pumps and decentralised solar plants on farmland.

About this scheme

Administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, PM-KUSUM de-dieselises the farm sector and gives farmers an additional income stream from solar power. Component A supports decentralised ground-mounted solar plants of 500 kW to 2 MW on barren or cultivable land. Component B supports standalone off-grid solar agriculture pumps up to 7.5 HP. Component C supports solarisation of existing grid-connected pumps, individually or through feeder-level solarisation, allowing farmers to sell surplus power to the DISCOM.

Benefits

Central financial assistance of 30% of benchmark cost (50% in North Eastern states, hill states and island UTs)
State subsidy typically 30%, leaving about 40% farmer contribution
Assured income from sale of surplus solar power to the DISCOM
Reliable day-time irrigation and reduced diesel dependence

Who can apply

Individual farmers, groups of farmers, FPOs, Panchayats, cooperatives and Water User Associations
Component B: farmers in areas where grid supply is not available
Component C: farmers with an existing grid-connected agricultural pump
Land ownership or long-term lease for Component A

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Land ownership documents
Bank account details
Existing electricity connection or pump details
Passport-size photograph

How to apply

1Apply through the state nodal agency portal or the state DISCOM portal
2Submit land, identity and pump details
3Selection and sanction by the state implementing agency
4Deposit the farmer share of cost
5Empanelled vendor installs the system and it is commissioned and inspected

Important dates

Scheme validity: Extended to 31 March 2026 (check state notification for current window)

Available in: All India

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