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PM-KUSUM Component B & C: Solar Agriculture Pump Subsidy
पीएम-कुसुम सोलर पंप योजना (90% तक सब्सिडी)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) enables farmers to replace expensive diesel pump sets and unreliable night-time grid power with high-efficiency solar submersible irrigation systems.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹2,60,000 per solar pump set
Small/Marginal Share
90% Subsidy (Farmer pays 10%)
Funding Pattern
30% Central : 60% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-180-3333
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 90% Subsidy (Farmer pays 10%) |
| Women Farmers | 90% to 95% Subsidy (Farmer pays 5% to 10%) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 95% Subsidy (Farmer pays 5%) |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 80% to 90% Subsidy (Farmer pays 10% to 20%) |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Individual farmers, Water User Associations (WUAs), and FPOs.
- Must possess verified agricultural land with active water source (borewell, open well, or farm pond).
- Field must not already possess a grid-connected electric agriculture connection (for Component B standalone pumps).
- Micro-irrigation (Drip or Sprinkler) mandatory or prioritized in critical groundwater zones.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Register on your State Renewable Energy Agency portal (e.g. Mahaurja in Maharashtra, UPNEDA in UP, RajKisan in Rajasthan).
- 2Select pump capacity (3 HP, 5 HP, or 7.5 HP AC/DC Submersible or Surface pump).
- 3Upload 7/12 land records, Aadhaar, and bank passbook.
- 4Pay the nominal 10% beneficiary share online via NetBanking/Challan upon provisional approval.
- 5State-empaneled vendor surveys field, installs solar pump within 30 to 60 days, and conducts geo-tagged inspection.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar Card linked to active mobile number
Digital 7/12 Extract / Khasra Khatauni showing land ownership
No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Self-declaration of water source
Bank passbook copy with IFSC code
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST higher subsidy quota)
Direct Application Link
PM-KUSUM MNRE Central Portal & State Renewable Agencies (MEDA, UPNEDA, RREC)
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-180-3333
Top Farmer Benefits
- Zero daytime electricity bills and free daytime irrigation.
- Durable 25-year warranty on Tier-1 monocrystalline solar PV panels.
- Component C allows farmers to sell surplus solar power back to DISCOM for extra income.
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Frequently asked questions
Up to 90% total subsidy (30% Central + 30% to 60% State) for 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP standalone solar water pumps. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 90% Subsidy (Farmer pays 10%), while women and SC/ST farmers receive 90% to 95% Subsidy (Farmer pays 5% to 10%). The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹2,60,000 per solar pump set.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar Card linked to active mobile number, Digital 7/12 Extract / Khasra Khatauni showing land ownership, No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Self-declaration of water source, Bank passbook copy with IFSC code, Caste Certificate (for SC/ST higher subsidy quota). All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PM-KUSUM MNRE Central Portal & State Renewable Agencies (MEDA, UPNEDA, RREC) (https://pmkusum.mnre.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Individual farmers, Water User Associations (WUAs), and FPOs.; Must possess verified agricultural land with active water source (borewell, open well, or farm pond).; Field must not already possess a grid-connected electric agriculture connection (for Component B standalone pumps).; Micro-irrigation (Drip or Sprinkler) mandatory or prioritized in critical groundwater zones..