PM-Kusum Yojna

About PM-KUSUM Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) is a flagship scheme launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It promotes solar energy in agriculture, reduces reliance on diesel, and gives farmers a steady source of income. Smart Solar is your partner to help you apply for it and benefit from it.

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Your upfront cost can be as low as

10%

Central + State subsidy

60%

Component A

Decentralized Solar Power Plants

Installation of 10,000 MW of grid-connected solar power plants. Farmers, cooperatives, or groups can set up plants (500 kW to 2 MW) on barren or fallow land. Generated power is sold to local DISCOMs under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), creating a steady income stream.

10,000 MW

Component B

Standalone Solar Agriculture Pumps

Aims to install 14 lakh standalone off-grid solar agriculture pumps. Designed for farmers in off-grid areas, this replaces expensive and polluting diesel pumps with efficient solar-powered pumps for reliable irrigation.

14 lakh

Component C

Solarisation of Grid-Connected Pumps

Focuses on solarising 35 lakh existing grid-connected agriculture pumps. Farmers can run their pumps during the day using solar power and sell any surplus energy back to the grid for extra revenue.

35 lakh

Benefits for farmers

Income generation: Earn revenue by selling surplus electricity to the grid (Components A & C).

Reduced costs: Replace expensive diesel, significantly lowering operational and irrigation costs.

Energy security: Gain reliable, daytime electricity for irrigation independent of grid fluctuations.

Environmental impact: Promote sustainable farming and reduce carbon footprints.

Subsidy details

Central subsidy (30%): The Central Government typically provides a subsidy of 30% of the benchmark cost.

State subsidy (30%): The State Government generally contributes an additional 30%.

Farmer's contribution (~40%): The remaining ~40% is borne by the farmer. With bank loans available for 30%, the upfront cash requirement can be as low as 10%.

Special areas (Up to 50%): In North Eastern states, hilly areas, and UTs, the CFA can go up to 50%.

Central subsidy 30%

State subsidy 30%

Bank loan 30%

You pay upfront 10%

PM-Kusum Yojna

About PM-KUSUM Yojana

Decentralized Solar Power Plants

Standalone Solar Agriculture Pumps

Solarisation of Grid-Connected Pumps

Benefits for farmers

Subsidy details

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PM Surya Ghar:Muft Bijli Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM)

PM Surya Ghar:
Muft Bijli Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan
(PM KUSUM)