PM-KUSUM Scheme

About PM-KUSUM Scheme:

• It was launched in 2019 with the objective to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, de-dieselize the farm sector, and reduce environmental pollution.
• Target: To add Solar capacity of about 34,800 MW by March 2026.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• The eligible categories for KUSUM Scheme are:
  • An individual farmer.
  • A group of farmers.
  • FPO
  • Co-operatives.
  • Water User Associations.
• Components of PM-KUSUM Scheme:
  • Component A:  Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Plants on barren land.
    • Under this component, renewable energy based power plants (REPP) of capacity 500 kW to 2 MW will be setup by individual farmers/ group of farmers/ cooperatives/ panchayats/ Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO)/ on barren/fallow land.
    • The power generated will be purchased by the local DISCOM at a pre-fixed tariff determined by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC).
    • The renewable energy power project will be installed within a five km radius of the sub-stations.
  • Component B: Installation of 20 lakhs of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps.
    • Individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar Agriculture pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP for the replacement of existing diesel Agriculture pumps / irrigation systems in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available.
  • Component C: For Solarisation of 15 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps.
    • Under this Component, individual farmers having grid connected agriculture pumps will be supported to solarise pumps.
    • The farmer will be able to use the generated solar power to meet the irrigation needs and the excess solar power will be sold to DISCOMs at pre-fixed tariff.