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PM-KUSUM (Solar Energy for Farmers)

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy · Launched 2019

A scheme that helps farmers install solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants to secure irrigation and earn extra income.

Key benefit

Subsidy on solar pump installation and the option to sell surplus solar power to the grid.

Eligibility criteria

  • Individual farmers and groups of farmers
  • Farmer Producer Organisations and cooperatives
  • Panchayats and water user associations in eligible areas

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Documents required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Land ownership documents
  • Bank account details
  • Recent photograph

How to apply

  1. 1Apply through your state nodal agency or the PM-KUSUM portal
  2. 2Submit land and bank details with the application
  3. 3Pay your share of the cost after approval
  4. 4Get the solar pump or plant installed by an empanelled vendor

Frequently asked questions

How much subsidy is available under PM-KUSUM?

Central and state subsidies together cover a major share of the cost of a solar pump, with the farmer paying only a small portion.

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