PM-KUSUM SCHEME
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PM-KUSUM Scheme
PM-KUSUM stands for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan. It is a Government of India scheme aimed at increasing the use of solar energy in agriculture, reducing farmers’ dependence on diesel and conventional electricity, and providing farmers with additional income opportunities.
Main Objectives
- Promote solar-powered irrigation pumps.
- Reduce farmers’ expenditure on diesel and electricity.
- Encourage renewable energy generation in rural areas.
- Provide a reliable power source for agricultural irrigation.
- Help farmers earn income by selling surplus solar power where applicable.
Major Components of PM-KUSUM
| Component | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Component A | Setting up decentralized, grid-connected renewable energy power plants |
| Component B | Installation of standalone solar agricultural pumps |
| Component C | Solarisation of grid-connected agricultural pumps |
How PM-KUSUM Benefits Farmers
Solar Pump → Irrigation → Lower Energy Cost → Reduced Diesel Use → Higher Farm Savings
Farmers can use solar energy for irrigation during the daytime. Under the applicable component and state guidelines, surplus electricity generated through grid-connected systems may also provide an additional income opportunity.
Subsidy
The central financial assistance, state contribution, farmer contribution, and loan structure can vary by component and state. Therefore, farmers should check the latest notification and implementation guidelines issued by their State/UT agriculture, renewable-energy, or designated PM-KUSUM agency before applying.
Who Can Benefit?
Depending on the component and state implementation, beneficiaries can include:
- Individual farmers
- Farmer groups
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Cooperatives
- Panchayats
- Other eligible agricultural/community entities
How to Apply
- Check whether PM-KUSUM applications are open in your state.
- Visit the official state/UT implementing agency or designated portal.
- Select the applicable PM-KUSUM component.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable farmer contribution, if required.
- Complete verification and selection.
- After approval, the solar pump/system is installed according to the scheme guidelines.
Common Documents
Requirements vary by state, but may include:
- Aadhaar/identity proof
- Land ownership or cultivation documents
- Bank account details
- Mobile number
- Passport-size photograph
- Electricity connection details, where applicable
- Other documents specified by the state agency
In short: PM-KUSUM is designed to make agriculture more energy-efficient by promoting solar pumps and decentralized solar power, while helping farmers reduce irrigation-energy costs and potentially earn additional income.