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PM-KUSUM has three components: (A) decentralised ground-mounted grid-connected solar power plants up to 2 MW on barren/uncultivable land, (B) standalone off-grid solar pumps, and (C) solarisation of grid-connected pumps. Each comes with a subsidy structure that sharply reduces the farmer's out-of-pocket cost.
Key features
- Component A: up to 2 MW solar plants on farmer land
- Component B: off-grid solar pumps
- Component C: solarisation of existing grid-connected pumps
- Up to 60% combined central and state subsidy
Eligibility
- Individual farmers, groups of farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, panchayats, water user associations
- Ownership or long-term lease of land for Component A
Benefits
- Regular income from power sale (Component A)
- Reliable irrigation power
- Reduced diesel dependency
Required documents
- ✓Land ownership or lease
- ✓KYC
- ✓Bank details
- ✓DISCOM connection proof where applicable
Application process
- 1Component selectionPick A, B or C based on your situation.
- 2State nodal registrationApply via the state's nodal agency portal.
- 3ApprovalTechnical and financial approval.
- 4InstallationEmpanelled vendor installs the solar system.
- 5Subsidy disbursementSubsidy credited post commissioning.
FAQs
Component A is primarily for farmers and farmer groups; companies can participate as developers through special tie-ups.
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