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Solarenergy

PM Kusum Yojana

Subsidized solar pumps and grid-connected solar plants to reduce electricity cost for farmers and provide additional income from surplus power.

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Ministry

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

Launched

February 2019

Annual Budget

₹34,422 Crore (2019–2026)

Eligibility

Farmers & farmer cooperatives

Helpline

1800-180-3333

Category

Energy

Key Benefits

  • Up to 90% subsidy on solar pump installation
  • Free electricity for irrigation
  • Additional income by selling surplus power to grid
  • Reduces diesel cost significantly
  • Promotes renewable energy in agriculture
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How to Apply

  1. 1

    Register on the PM-KUSUM portal of your State DISCOM / MNRE

  2. 2

    Submit application with land details and power requirement

  3. 3

    Technical feasibility check done by the DISCOM

  4. 4

    Farmer pays only 10% of benchmark cost (90% subsidized by government)

  5. 5

    DISCOM installs solar pump or plant within agreed timeline

  6. 6

    Surplus power generated can be sold to DISCOM for additional income

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
Land ownership documents
Bank account details
Electricity connection details (if applicable)
Self-declaration of no existing solar pump

Who is NOT Eligible

  • Farmers with existing solar pumps under other schemes
  • Landowners with ongoing disputes on the plot
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