About this farmer scheme
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that gives farmers up to 60% central + state subsidy on solar-powered irrigation pumps (2HP to 10HP). Launched in 2019, the scheme has three components: Component A — 10,000 MW of decentralised solar plants on barren/cultivable land; Component B — standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps (target: 20 lakh pumps); Component C — solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps (target: 15 lakh pumps). Farmers pay only 10% of the cost; 30% central subsidy + 30% state subsidy + 30% CFA from MNRE. States like Maharashtra (Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump), Rajasthan, UP, MP have active portals. Budget: ₹34,422 crore. Total target: 30.8 lakh solar pumps by 2026.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | PM-KUSUM Solar Pump Scheme 2026 — 60% Subsidy on Solar Pumps for Farmers |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | 60% subsidy (30% central + 30% state) on solar pumps — farmer pays only 10% cost + 30% bank loan option |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 9 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://pmkusum.mnre.gov.in |
पीएम-कुसुम (प्रधानमंत्री किसान ऊर्जा सुरक्षा एवं उत्थान महाभियान) योजना के तहत किसानों को 2HP से 10HP तक के सोलर पंप पर 60% तक सब्सिडी मिलती है। केंद्र सरकार 30% और राज्य सरकार 30% सब्सिडी देती है — किसान को केवल 10% राशि देनी होती है। 30% बैंक लोन से ले सकते हैं। Component B में standalone solar pump और Component C में grid-connected pump का सोलरीकरण शामिल है। कुल लक्ष्य 30.8 लाख solar pump।
60% सब्सिडी — किसान केवल 10% देते हैं, 30% बैंक लोन विकल्प उपलब्ध
What farmers receive
60% subsidy (30% central + 30% state) on solar pumps — farmer pays only 10% cost + 30% bank loan option
Which farmers qualify
- ✓Any farmer with agricultural land and valid land records
- ✓For Component B: farmer must not have an electricity connection for pumping
- ✓For Component C: farmer must have existing grid-connected pump
- ✓Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
- ✓Bank account (DBT-linked) required
- ✓Application through state nodal agency or official portal
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Register on pmkusum.mnre.gov.in or your state nodal agency portal (e.g., Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump portal).
- 2Choose Component B for a standalone pump if you have no electricity connection, or Component C to solarise an existing pump.
- 3Upload Aadhaar card, land records (Khasra/Khatauni), and bank passbook details for subsidy processing.
- 4For Component C, submit proof of your existing electricity connection along with the application.
- 5Pay only your 10% farmer share, since 30% central and 30% state subsidy cover the rest of the pump cost.
- 6State nodal agency verifies land records and required pump capacity (2HP-10HP) before approving installation.
- 7An empanelled vendor installs the solar pump on the farmer's land after subsidy approval.
Official Government Portal
Applications go through pmkusum.mnre.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on pmkusum.mnre.gov.in