PM KUSUM Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan
Subsidy on solar pumps and decentralised solar plants up to 2 MW for farmers, FPOs and co-operatives.
60% subsidy + 30% loanFunding supportOnly 10% own contributionIncentivepmkusum.mnre.gov.inOfficial portal
Who can apply
- Farmers, groups of farmers, FPOs, co-operatives, panchayats
- Land near a sub-station (for Component A plants)
- State DISCOM participation
Key benefits
- Standalone solar pumps with 30% central + 30% state subsidy
- Solarisation of grid pumps
- 25-year PPA for power sold to DISCOM
Documents needed
- Land records
- Aadhaar & bank details
- Electricity connection details
How to apply
- Apply on state nodal agency portal
- Vendor allocation
- Installation & inspection
- Subsidy credited
Am I eligible for PM KUSUM Yojana?
1What are you looking for?
2What's your business type?
3How much funding do you need?
4How old is the business?
5Owner category
Frequently asked
Can a factory use it?
No — it is meant for agricultural users. Factories can explore state rooftop solar incentives instead.
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Information summarised from official guidelines; limits change — always verified against pmkusum.mnre.gov.in before filing.