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PM KUSUM Scheme 2025 - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

What is PM Kusum Yojana?

Objectives of the KUSUM Scheme

Features or Components of KUSUM Scheme

Latest Updates on PM KUSUM Solar Pump Yojana 2025

PM Kusum Solar Pump Yojana has gone through changes since its launch. Here’s the information on the latest updates on the PM KUSUM Solar Pump Yojana:

Category Details
Scheme Extension Extended until March 31, 2026
Financial Assistance Offers financial aid for solar pump capacities up to 15 HP, with central assistance ranging from 30% to 50% depending on the region (benefiting farmers in North-eastern, Hilly States/UTs, and Island UTs)
Component Highlights Component A: Installation of 10,000 MW decentralised solar power plants

Component B: 14 lakh stand-alone solar pumps for off-grid areas

Component C: Solarisation of 35 lakh grid-connected agriculture pumps
Relaxation of Norms Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms for solar cells under Component C relaxed until March 31, 2024 to expedite implementation
Support and Monitoring Includes web portals for monitoring, a toll-free number for information, and regular updates to guidelines for improved execution
Future Goals and Projects Karnataka's budget focuses on microgrid solar units and green hydrogen projects to promote renewable energy.

What is the Eligibility for PM Kusum Yojana?

Documents Required to Apply for the PM KUSUM Scheme

How to Apply for the PM KUSUM Scheme?

What are the Benefits of the KUSUM Scheme?

What is the Cost of Installing a Solar Pump?

The cost of solar pumps depends on the type of pump. Here's the information on the costs in tabular form:

Category Details
General Costs
3 HP Solar Pump Around ₹1.2 to 1.5 lakh
5 HP Solar Pump Approximately ₹2.5 to 3 lakh
10 HP Solar Pump Around ₹5 to 6 lakh​
Subsidies and Financial Support
Central Government Subsidy 30% of the cost, up to 50% in some regions like North-eastern and Hilly States
State Government Subsidy An additional 30% in some cases
Net Cost to Farmers
3 HP Solar Pump Around ₹24,000 to 45,000 after subsidies
5 HP Solar Pump Approximately ₹70,000 to 1.2 lakh
10 HP Solar Pump Between ₹2 to 2.5 lakh

PM-KUSUM Yojana is a transformative initiative that is in line with India’s sustainable development and energy security goals. The plan also improves by empowering farmers with solar energy solutions. As it scales up, this program offers hope for a better future for rural India, thus nurturing a sustainable and self-reliant agricultural ecosystem.

 

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FAQs about the PM Kusum Scheme