By AimIndia Team 
The PM Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM ) is a government initiative aimed at promoting renewable energy and ensuring energy security for farmers. Launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this scheme focuses on encouraging the use of solar-powered irrigation and generating additional income for farmers by allowing them to sell surplus electricity. Through its various components, the PM KUSUM Scheme is designed to support the agricultural sector with subsidies and financial incentives to install solar pumps and power plants.
The PM KUSUM Scheme was launched in 2019 to install solar pumps and set up small solar power plants on barren or cultivable land. Farmers can use these systems to meet their irrigation needs and sell the surplus electricity to DISCOMs at a pre-fixed tariff. The scheme also offers financial assistance to help farmers bear the installation costs. Through this initiative, the government aims to increase the usage of renewable energy and reduce dependence on diesel-powered pumps, contributing to environmental conservation.
Objectives
- To Promote the use of solar energy for irrigation.
- To Reduce reliance on diesel and grid electricity for agricultural pumps.
- To Enable farmers to earn additional income by selling surplus power to DISCOMs.
- To Encourage the usage of barren and uncultivated land for setting up solar power plants.
- To Support the government’s target of achieving 40% installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
Full Details Of PM KUSUM
| Name of Scheme | PM Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Government of India |
| State Name | All States |
| Implementation | Updated On 2023 |
| Objectives | To provide financial and technical support to farmers for installing solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants |
| Incentive | Up to 60% subsidy on solar installations |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers across India |
| Application Starts | Always Open |
| Process | Online Registration |
| Official Website | www.pmkusum.mnre.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual farmers.
- Groups of farmers or Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
- Panchayats and cooperatives.
- Water User Associations.
- Farmers owning barren or cultivable land for solar power generation.
Benefits
- 60% subsidy on the installation of solar pumps and power plants.
- 30% loan provided by the government.
- Farmers bear only 10% of the total cost.
- Opportunity to sell surplus electricity to the grid, increasing their income.
- Solar-powered pumps reduce dependence on diesel, lowering operational costs and environmental pollution.
- Solar panels can installed on stilts, allowing for dual usage of land for farming and power generation.
Required Documents
- Aadhar card.
- Land ownership documents (Khasra-Khatauni).
- Bank account passbook.
- Mobile number and passport-sized photo.
- A signed declaration form.
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How to Apply
- Visit the PM-KUSUM Yojana Official Website for online registration.
- Fill in the necessary details and submit the application form.
- After registration, log in to the beneficiary portal at https://kusum.mahaurja.com/solar/beneficiary for subsidy claims.
- Farmers must deposit 10% of the total cost of solar pumps after approval.
- The subsidy process takes approximately 90 days, post which the solar pump is installed.
The PM-KUSUM Scheme, covering components such as solar-powered pumps and grid-connected solar plants, ensures a cleaner, renewable energy supply for Indian farmers. Along with the PM KUSUM Yojana Price List, the scheme offers flexibility for farmers to choose between various solar solutions. The initiative contributes to fulfilling India’s renewable energy commitments and empowers farmers with sustainable technology for irrigation.