Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Yojana, launched by the Government of India, aims to promote the use of solar energy among farmers, enhance their income, and ensure energy security in rural areas. The scheme is part of the government’s broader commitment to increase renewable energy capacity and support sustainable agriculture.
Objectives
Promote Solar Energy
Encourage the adoption of solar energy among farmers to reduce their dependence on conventional power sources and diesel for irrigation.
Increase Farmers’ Income
Provide additional income to farmers through the sale of surplus solar power to the grid.
Energy Security
Ensure a reliable and sustainable source of power for agricultural activities.
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Decrease greenhouse gas emissions by replacing diesel-powered irrigation pumps with solar-powered ones.
Key Components
Component A
Installation of 10,000 MW of decentralized ground-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants on barren or fallow land. Farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Component B
Installation of 20 lakh standalone solar-powered agricultural pumps. This component aims to replace diesel pumps with solar pumps, providing reliable power for irrigation and reducing operating costs for farmers.
Component C
Solarization of 15 lakh existing grid-connected agricultural pumps. Under this component, farmers can convert their existing electric pumps to solar pumps and sell surplus power back to the grid, generating additional revenue.
Component A
Installation of 10,000 MW of decentralized ground-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants on barren or fallow land. Farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) can set up solar plants ranging from 0.5 to 2 MW capacity and sell the electricity to the grid.
Component B
Installation of 20 lakh standalone solar-powered agricultural pumps. This component aims to replace diesel pumps with solar pumps, providing reliable power for irrigation and reducing operating costs for farmers.
Component C
Solarization of 15 lakh existing grid-connected agricultural pumps. Under this component, farmers can convert their existing electric pumps to solar pumps and sell surplus power back to the grid, generating additional revenue.
Financial Support
- Subsidy: The government provides a subsidy of up to 60% of the total cost of the solar pump. This is shared equally between the Central and State Governments. The remaining 40% is divided between the farmer’s contribution (10%) and bank financing (30%).
- Loans: Farmers can avail of loans from commercial banks, regional rural banks, and other financial institutions to cover their share of the project cost.
Benefits
Cost Savings
Farmers save on electricity and diesel costs, reducing their overall expenditure on irrigation.
Additional Income
By selling surplus electricity to the grid, farmers can earn extra income, improving their financial stability.
Sustainable Agriculture
Solar pumps provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy, ensuring uninterrupted irrigation and better crop yields.
Environmental Impact
The scheme promotes clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to environmental conservation.
Implementation and Progress
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Yojana, launched by the Government of India, aims to promote the use of solar energy among farmers, enhance their income, and ensure energy security in rural areas. The scheme is part of the government’s broader commitment to increase renewable energy capacity and support sustainable agriculture.
How to Apply
Farmers interested in benefiting from the PM-KUSUM Yojana can apply through the following steps
PRICING
Following are general price estimate. Pricing depend on factors like Geographical location, accessibility to the site and the Condition of land/roof, existing Electrical Infrastructure and grid inter-connection, availability of onsite facilities like power, water etc. We can tell exact pricing only after making a site visit.
Residential
Rooftop Power Plant
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50~55
Watt
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2.5 KW ~ 10 KW size
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> 250~1000 Sq. Ft Roof
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2~4 Weeks Time
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Solar Panel, Inverter, Structure, BOS & Installation. Grid connected with no battery backup. (* certain restrictions apply)
Commercial
Rooftop or Ground
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45~50
Watt
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10 KW ~ 250 KW Size
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> 1000 ~ 25000 Sq. Ft. Shadow free Area
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1~3 Months Time
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Solar Panel, Inverter, Structure, BOS, Design & Installation. Grid connected with no battery backup (* certain restrictions apply)
Special
Utility
Ground Mounted
₨
40~45
Watt
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250 KW ~ 5 MW Size
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1 Acre ~ 25 Acre Land
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3 ~ 18 Months Time
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Solar Panel, Inverter, Structure, BOS, Design & Installation. Grid connected with no battery backup. (* certain restrictions apply)