PM Kusum Yojana Scheme: Complete Guide to Solar Power Benefits and Application Process

The PM-KUSUM Scheme aims to boost farmers' incomes and reduce diesel usage in agriculture by offering subsidies of up to 30% or 50% for constructing standalone solar pumps or solarizing existing grid-connected pumps.

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#1. Solar or Renewable Energy Power Plants (REPP) #2. Standalone Solar Pumps #3. Solarization of Grid-Connected Pumps and #4. Feeder-Level Solarization

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Farmers can lease their land for solar power plants or sell excess electricity from grid-connected solarized pumps, creating a lucrative income stream.

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Using standalone solar pumps cuts irrigation costs by eliminating the need for expensive diesel or electricity, leading to significant savings.

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The PM-KUSUM Scheme aims to boost farmers' incomes and reduce diesel usage in agriculture by offering subsidies of up to 30% or 50% for constructing standalone solar pumps or solarizing existing grid-connected pumps.

#1. Solar or Renewable Energy Power Plants (REPP) #2. Standalone Solar Pumps #3. Solarization of Grid-Connected Pumps and #4. Feeder-Level Solarization

four pillar components

Farmers can lease their land for solar power plants or sell excess electricity from grid-connected solarized pumps, creating a lucrative income stream.

Benefits

Using standalone solar pumps cuts irrigation costs by eliminating the need for expensive diesel or electricity, leading to significant savings.

Benefits