PM-KUSUM Scheme (Solar Agriculture Pumps & Mini Power Plants)
प्रधानमंत्री कुसुम योजना (सोलर कृषि पंप व ऊर्जा संयंत्र)
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) • Agency: State Renewable Energy Agencies (MEDA, KREDL, UPNEDA, GEDA, etc.) / DISCOMs
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Groundbreaking green energy scheme providing flat 60% capital subsidies for stand-alone solar water pumps (Component B) and feeder solarization (Component C) to eliminate diesel expenses and sell surplus electricity to grid.
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓Direct 60% capital grant (30% Central + 30% State Govt).
- ✓Farmer or rural entrepreneur pays only 10% upfront cost; remaining 30% financed via bank loan.
- ✓Eliminates diesel bills and guarantees zero-cost daylight irrigation for crops.
- ✓Surplus solar electricity can be fed back into local grid to earn regular tariff income.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Individual farmers, groups of farmers, Water User Associations, and Gram Panchayats.
- •Must have agricultural land and borewell/well requiring irrigation pump.
- •For Component A (mini-plants on barren land), must possess land within 5 km of electrical substation.
Age Requirement: 18 to 70 years.
Education Qualification: No formal qualification required
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (PM-KUSUM Scheme (Solar Agriculture Pumps & Mini Power Plants))
What is the maximum loan limit under PM-KUSUM Scheme (Solar Agriculture Pumps & Mini Power Plants)?
Eligible applicants can avail up to Up to 60% Direct Subsidy (Farmer / Entrepreneur pays only 10% - 40%) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 30% Central Govt Subsidy + 30% State Govt Subsidy (Total 60% Direct Grant) credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
Solar equipment hypothecation only.
Ready to apply for PM-KUSUM Scheme (Solar Agriculture Pumps & Mini Power Plants)?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
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