PM-KUSUM Yojana

पीएम-कुसुम योजना (किसान सोलर)

Benefit~60% subsidy on solar pumps

Who is eligibleFarmers, cooperatives, panchayats & FPOs

Ministry / Dept.Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Last dateCheck on state portal

What is the scheme?

A central scheme giving farmers subsidy for solar pumps and solar power — to cut irrigation costs and end dependence on diesel.

Key Benefits

~60% combined central+state subsidy on solar pumps (up to 7.5 HP)
Irrigation with free solar power instead of diesel
Extra income by setting up solar plants on barren land
Three components: A (solar plants), B (standalone pumps), C (solarise existing pumps)

Eligibility (Who can apply?)

Farmers/cooperatives/panchayats/FPOs/water-user associations
Agricultural or barren land
Eligibility as per state notification

Documents Required

Aadhaar
Land records
Bank account
ID/residence proof

How to Apply

State energy/agriculture portal or pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
Choose component (A/B/C) & pump capacity
Submit documents
Installation on approval

Apply on the official portal →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much subsidy?Usually ~60% combined central+state.

Who is eligible?Farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, FPOs.

Where to apply?State portal / pmkusum.mnre.gov.in.

Stay alert — avoid fraud: Genuine government schemes are always free or officially subsidised. Never pay an agent, never download APKs from unknown links, and never share your bank/OTP details. Apply only through official .gov.in portals.