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PM-KUSUM: Government-Backed Solar for Farmers
Official MNRE scheme enabling farmers, cooperatives and rural institutions to adopt decentralised solar – for irrigation and grid supply via State DISCOMs.
What the Scheme Enables
Choose the PM-KUSUM component that matches your agricultural land or irrigation setup.
A
B
C
COMPONENT-A
Ground-Mounted Solar Power Plants
Agriculture Land Projects
- Capacity up to 2 MW
- Agricultural land (barren or cultivable)
- Approx. 3.5 acres per MW (site-specific)
- Project financing and bank loan options available for eligible projects
Primary Benefit
Income through DISCOM PPA or Land Lease
COMPONENT-B
Standalone Solar Pumps
Agriculture Irrigation
- For diesel or off-grid pumps
- Reliable daytime irrigation
- Designed for agricultural use
Primary Benefit
Government subsidy support up to ~60%
COMPONENT-C
Solarisation of Existing Pumps
Agriculture Feeders & Pumps
- For grid-connected agriculture pumps
- Daytime solar power for irrigation
- Reduced grid dependency
Primary Benefit
Subsidy support + Surplus income potential
Who Can Apply
Farmers, FPOs and local bodies with agri-land or pump sets near substations are eligible to apply for the PM-KUSUM program.
Financial Structure
| Support Head | Typical Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Central Financial Assistance (CFA) | Up to 30% (50% special states/UTs) | As per MNRE guidelines & benchmark costs |
| State Subsidy | ≥30% | Per state notification |
| Beneficiary Share | Up to ~40% | Bank finance often available for ~30% |
| Tariff / PPA | State-approved | SERC tariff; long-term PPA for Component A |
Before any commitment, we prepare a state-specific feasibility note (land, sub-station, policy, procurement path and timelines).
How We Engage
1. Land & Policy Check
We review your parcel, DISCOM zone, notified sub‑station capacity and state circulars to confirm the viable component (A/B/C).
2. Documentation & Applications
Preparation and filing with the State Nodal Agency / DISCOM; coordination for tariff/PPA where applicable.
3. Engineering & Execution
EPC design, supply and commissioning to relevant IEC standards; safety and grid compliance ensured.
4. Monitoring & O&M
Performance monitoring with predictive maintenance; O&M SLAs targeting >99% uptime (scope-dependent).
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Where We Support PM-KUSUM
We collaborate with state agencies such as TGREDCO, KREDL, ANERT, MSEDCL and respective DISCOMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is leasing land permitted for solar in India?
Yes, under Component A farmers may lease land to a developer/EPC per model agreements, subject to state procurement and DISCOM acceptance.
What is the typical PPA duration for solar clients?
MNRE’s model PPA is ~25 years in Component A; executed term follows state/DISCOM documents.
Until when is the pm kusum scheme active?
Currently notified through March 2026 (subject to further government updates).
Are returns guaranteed?
No. Tariffs, allocations and timelines are governed by state notifications and DISCOM processes. We first share a feasibility summary.
Start With a Free Eligibility Check
Share your land location and basic details. We’ll confirm eligibility and the appropriate PM‑KUSUM component for your case.