PM KUSUM Yojna (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan)

PM Kusum Yojana:

India is an agricultural country; still, farmers are faced with many losses in farming as always. So, to prevent our farmers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched PM KUSUM Yojana in 2018 & got administrative approval in March 2019. The full name of this yojna is “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan.” This scheme has covered a bast area related to farming, so the government divided it into three segments.

In this blog, we will get detailed information about the PM KUSUM Yojana.

• What is the PM KUSUM Scheme?
• PM KUSUM Scheme’s Objective
• PM KUSUM Scheme’s Benefits
• Things to Implement for the Scheme
• Procedure to Apply for This Scheme

What is the PM KUSUM Scheme:

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme was initiated by the Government of India for the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. So that the income of farmers will increase, and they will get a source for irrigation, and also dieselize the farm sector.TheThe

Indian Government has divided this scheme into three segments, which are as follows:

• Component A
• Component B
• Component C

Details Of Component A:

• Under this scheme, workers will set up 10,000 MW of decentralized renewable energy power plants, which are grid-connected on barren land
• These grids will be set up by farmers, cooperatives, groups of farmers, panchayats, Water User Associations (WUA), and Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPO)
• Power projects will be set up within a radius of 5 km of the sub-station.

Details Of Component B:

• Under this scheme, farmers will be supported to install stand-alone solar agriculture pumps worth Rs. 17.50 lakh
• The capacity of the pumps will be up to 7.5 HP for the replacement of existing diesel agriculture pumps
• The capacity can be higher than 7.5 HP, but financial support will only be provided to a 7.5 HP capacity

Details Of Component C:

• This scheme is for solarisation of 10 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps, and individual farmers will be supported to solarize pumps those having grid-connected pumps
• Extrasolar power will be sold to Distribution Companies of India (DISCOMs) at a pre-fixed tariff
• Farmer’s irrigation needs shall be met by using the generated solar power.

Enhance Your KUSUM Solar Setup with Reliable Equipment

Selecting the right equipment is essential for a successful solar installation under the PM KUSUM Yojana. The panels and inverters used in agricultural and decentralized solar systems must deliver strong performance in India’s hot, dusty, and rural conditions.

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First Solar Series 7 TR1 modules are high-performance thin-film panels known for their excellent energy yield in high temperatures and low-light conditions. Their superior durability and low degradation make them ideal for KUSUM projects, where consistent generation and long-term reliability are key.

Paired with the Hopewind 385kW inverter, which offers exceptional efficiency, smart grid compatibility, and proven performance in temperatures above 50°C, this combination provides a robust, future-ready solar solution for farms, developers, and EPCs under the PM KUSUM Yojana.

The objective of PM KUSUM Yojana:

Under the PM KUSUM Yojana, farmers, groups of farmers, panchayats, and co-operative societies can apply to plant a solar pump. The total cost involved in this scheme is divided into three categories, in which the Government will help farmers. The government will provide a subsidy of 60% to farmers, and 30% of the cost will be given by the Government in the form of loans. Farmers will only have to give 10% of the total cost of the project. The electricity generated from the solar panel can be sold by the farmers. The money gained after selling electricity can further be used for starting a new business.

PM KUSUM Scheme Benefits:

The scheme will open a stable and continuous source of income to the rural landowners for 25 years by utilizing their dry/uncultivable land. Further, in case cultivated fields are chosen for setting up solar power projects, the farmers could continue to grow crops as the solar panels are to be set up above a minimum height.

The scheme would ensure that sufficient local solar/ other renewable energy-based power is available for feeding rural load centers and agriculture pump-set loads, which require power mostly during the daytime. As these power plants will be located closer to the agricultural loads or electrical substations in a decentralized manner, it will result in reduced Transmission losses for STUs and Discoms. Moreover, the scheme will also help the Discoms to achieve the RPO target

The solar pumps will save the expenditure incurred on diesel for running diesel pumps and provide the farmers with a reliable source of irrigation through solar pumps, apart from preventing harmful pollution from running diesel pumps. In light of the long waiting list for electric grid connection, this scheme will benefit 17.5 lakh farmers over four years, without adding to the grid load.

Things to Implement for the Scheme

• The first thing to be implemented is the pilot run of Component A and Component C for a capacity of 1000 MW and 1 lakh pumps
• After the successful implementation of the pilot run of Components A and C, these components will be used for greater capacity and pumps
• Based on the received demand, capacities have been sanctioned to various State Government Agencies
• Under Components A and C, tender or allocation will be performed by the implementation agency nominated by the State Governments for the respective components

For More details, you can download the document from the link given below:

• PM KUSUM YOJANA Guidelines
• PM KUSUM YOJANA Press Release frame Page
• PM KUSUM YOJANA Component Details

How to Register/Apply for PM Kusum Yojana?

To register or apply under the PM KUSUM Yojana, the person can register by visiting the official website of KUSUM Yojana (https://mnre.gov.in/). After filling out the online application form, the person will need to provide the necessary information, which is listed below:

• Aadhaar card
• Land documents (including khasra khatauni)
• A declaration form
• Bank account passbook, etc.

Once the application form and documents are approved, the person will get registered under PM Kusum Yojana.

How Can We Help?

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