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PM KUSUM Yojana helps farmers replace diesel or grid pumps with solar pumps, with the Union government paying 30% of the benchmark cost (50% in the north eastern states, hill states and island territories) and the state usually adding at least another 30%, so the farmer pays about 40% or less. It also lets farmers and their groups set up small solar power plants on barren land and sell the power to the electricity company.
KUSUM belongs to the new and renewable energy ministry, but you apply through your state's nodal agency, such as the state renewable energy agency, agriculture department or electricity company. Each state opens applications in rounds, so the timing and the farmer share differ from state to state.
At a glance
Run by
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, through state nodal agenciesCentral aid
30% of benchmark or tender cost, 50% in special category areasState share
Usually at least 30%; some states pay moreFarmer share
Remaining amount, about 40% where the state gives 30%; bank loan possiblePump size
Central aid counted up to 7.5 HPApply at
Your state nodal agency portal; pmkusum.mnre.gov.in lists them
The three parts of PM KUSUM Yojana
| Component | What it does | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| A | Small grid connected solar plants of 500 kW to 2 MW on barren or fallow land near a substation; the DISCOM buys the power at a tariff fixed by the state regulator | Farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, panchayats, FPOs and water user associations |
| B | Standalone off grid solar pumps, mainly to replace diesel pumps | Farmers without a grid power connection |
| C | Solarising existing grid connected pumps one by one, or solarising a whole agricultural feeder | Farmers who already have a grid pump |
Most farmers who search for a "kusum solar pump yojana" mean component B or C.
Who pays how much for a solar pump
Under components B and C, the central share is 30% of the benchmark cost or tender cost, whichever is lower. The state gives at least 30%. The farmer pays the rest. Banks can lend part of the farmer share. Some states pay a larger share, which brings the farmer's part down to 10% or less.
Example with a round number: if the tender cost of a 5 HP pump set is 2.5 lakh, the centre pays 75,000 rupees, the state 75,000 rupees, and the farmer about 1 lakh. Your actual figure depends on your state's tender rate and share.
Pumps above 7.5 HP may be allowed, but the central aid is limited to the 7.5 HP amount. There is no single national price list; each state publishes rates after its tender.
Who can apply
- Individual farmers with land and a water source such as a borewell, open well or canal access.
- Groups of farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, panchayats and water user associations, mainly for component A.
- For component C, the pump must already have a grid connection in your name.
States may add conditions, for example drip or sprinkler use, or not taking an earlier solar pump subsidy.
How to apply
- Open pmkusum.mnre.gov.in and find the link to your state's nodal agency.
- On the state portal, register with Aadhaar and mobile, then fill land, water source and pump size details.
- Upload land record, Aadhaar, bank passbook and a photo of the well or borewell if asked.
- Pay the farmer share only through the state portal or the agency's notified channel, after you get an approval or demand letter.
- A vendor empanelled by the state installs the pump. Keep the installation report and warranty card.
Fake KUSUM websites
The ministry has warned many times about fake websites and phone calls that take a "registration fee" for KUSUM solar pumps. The official sites are on gov.in or nic.in domains or the state agency's own government site. Never pay into a personal account or a QR code sent by message.
If you were cheated, report it at the local police station and to the state nodal agency.
State versions and names
Many states run KUSUM under their own name with their own share. Maharashtra's Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana gives farmers solar pumps with a small farmer share, and Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Bihar have their own portals. Open your state's link from the national portal to be sure you reach the right one.
Is the scheme still open? The central scheme has been extended before, and the ministry has discussed a next phase. Check the national portal for whether your state is taking new applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is the target of PM KUSUM yojana for farmers?
It aims to give farmers solar pumps for irrigation, cut diesel use and let farmers earn by selling solar power from barren land.
How much subsidy does the pm kusum scheme give?
The centre gives 30% of the benchmark cost, or 50% in special category areas, and the state at least 30%. The farmer share is the balance.
Where is the pm kusum yojana online registration?
On your state nodal agency's portal. The national site pmkusum.mnre.gov.in lists the official state links.
Is there a pm kusum yojana price list?
Each state sets prices through its own tender. Check the rate list on your state agency portal.
Can I get a 10 HP solar pump?
Some states allow it, but the central aid is counted only up to 7.5 HP. Ask your state agency.
Someone called asking for a KUSUM registration fee. Is it real?
Treat it as fraud unless the payment page is on the official state government portal. Do not pay by personal transfer.
Official sources
- PM-KUSUM portal, MNREpmkusum.mnre.gov.in
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energymnre.gov.in
Rules, amounts and portals can change. Check the official source before you apply or deposit.