KUSUM Yojana

PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana 2024: Under the PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme, 90% grant is being given by the Central Government for the installation of solar irrigation pumps. Under this scheme, a target has been set to provide benefits to more than 35 lakh farmers and let us tell you that the process of application under the scheme has started. Now farmer brothers do not need to use fuel or electricity run irrigation pumps because the benefits of solar pumps can be availed by applying under the Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme of the government. This will also save you from fuel and electricity bills.

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What is PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme?

Pm Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana is an important scheme launched by the Central Government for all the farmer brothers. In which farmer brothers can apply to install solar pumps in their fields. On this solar pump, the central government gives 90% subsidy to the farmers and only 10% of the cost has to be borne by the farmers themselves. This subsidy amount is given for solar pumps ranging from 2 horse power to 5 horse power. Let us tell you that the government has set a target to benefit more than 35 lakh farmers under this scheme.

In its first phase, the government is going to modernize 17.5 lakh diesel and petrol-run pumps and convert them into solar pumps. That is, the farmers who are still using irrigation pumps running on petrol and diesel will now be able to run their pumps with the help of solar energy. This will relieve them of the cost of fuel and electricity bills and they will get the benefit of free electricity. If you are interested in taking advantage of this scheme, then let us tell you that you need to apply for it as soon as possible.

What is the objective of PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme is an ambitious scheme which aims not only to provide proper irrigation system to the farmers but also to check the increasing consumption of fuel. Let us tell you that in dry areas, farmers have to face great difficulty in irrigating their crops. Nowadays, diesel pumps have become so expensive that it is not easy for every farmer to buy it and bear the cost of fuel. Keeping this problem in mind, the Central Government has started Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme so that farmers can get free electricity and with that electricity they can increase their income by irrigating the crops.

What are the components of PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana?

  • Solar Pump Distribution: In the first phase of the scheme, the government will successfully distribute solar energy pumps to the beneficiaries in which the Central Government and the Electricity Department will play an important role.
  • Construction of solar power plant: To produce sufficient amount of electricity, the government will also establish a solar power plant.
  • Tubewell Connection: Tubewell connection will also be provided to produce a certain amount of power.
  • Modernization: Let us tell you that under this scheme, old fuel-powered pumps will be converted into new solar pumps.

Benefits of PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Scheme

  • Those farmers who want to install solar pumps in their fields can get irrigation pumps at special prices under this scheme.
  • This scheme benefits all the farmers of the country.
  • Let us tell you that under PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana, farmers are given subsidy of up to 90% on irrigation pumps and farmers are responsible for only 10% of the cost.
  • In the first phase of this scheme, 17.5 lakh diesel-operated irrigation pumps will be run by solar energy.
  • This will save fuel and lead to sustainable development of solar energy.
  • Apart from this, megawatt electricity can also be produced through this scheme.
  • Farmers will not have to worry about rising diesel prices and irrigation work will be carried out smoothly.

Subsidy for Farmers

Central Government60% of the total cost as Subsidy
Banks30% of total cost as Loans to Farmers
Farmers10% of the total Cost

What documents will be required for PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana?

  • Aadhar card
  • Address proof
  • bank passbook
  • Land Related Documents
  • mobile number
  • Ration card
  • copy of registration
  • Authorization letter etc.

Farmers eligible for PM Kusum Solar Subsidy Yojana

  • group of farmers
  • Co-operative Societies
  • Water Consumers’ Organisation
  • Farmer Producer Organisation
  • All the farmers in the country

Kusum Yojana Online Application Procedure

Access the Portal

Step 1: First, the farmers have to visit the official website of Kusum Yojana.

Login to Portal

Step 2: Now, you can log in with the reference number on the homepage of the portal.

Step 3: After you have logged in to the portal, you can fill out the online application form to take the Kusum solar pump.

Apply for the Scheme

 Step 4: The farmer has to click on the “Apply” button that is visible on the home page.

Registration Form

Step 5: Upon clicking on the apply button, the farmer will be taken to the registration page.

Step 6: The application form for the Kusum Yojana will be displayed 

Fill in the Right Credentials

Step 7: Now you need to enter all the requested details in the application form.

Step 8: Enter the details such as farmers name, mobile number, e-mail address and the other information.

Submit the Application Form

Step 9: After completing all the details, the farmer must click on the submit button to complete the registration process.

Acknowledgement Number

Step 10: On submitting the application form, the farmer will receive the message stating “Successfully Registered”.

FAQs

What is PM-KUSUM Yojana?

PM-KUSUM Yojana aims to provide financial and technical assistance to farmers for setting up solar power projects and solar water pumps, thereby reducing their dependence on diesel and grid power. It is divided into three main components:

  1. Component A: Installation of 10,000 MW of decentralized ground-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants.
  2. Component B: Installation of 20 lakh standalone solar-powered agricultural pumps.
  3. Component C: Solarization of existing grid-connected agricultural pumps, allowing farmers to generate solar power for their needs and sell surplus to DISCOMs (distribution companies)​ (MNRE Solar Pump)​​ (MNRE Solar Pump)​​ (Yojana Online)​.
Where can more information be found?

Detailed information, including guidelines and application forms, can be found on the official PM-KUSUM Yojana portal here and through state-specific websites​ (PM-KUSUM Portal)​.

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