PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at promoting solar energy in the agriculture sector by providing financial assistance for installation of solar-powered irrigation pumps, reducing dependence on conventional fuels, ensuring reliable irrigation, and enhancing farmers' income through clean energy adoption.
The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to add solar capacity of 34,800 MW nationwide by March 2027 with total Central Financial support of ₹34,422 crore, including service charges to the implementing agencies.
Component B
Individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar agriculture pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available.
Eligibility
Any farmer from the state of Meghalaya can apply.
Benefits
Standalone solar agriculture pumps (up to 7.5 HP) for off-grid areas under Component B, supporting reliable irrigation and reduced dependence on conventional fuels.
Subsidy
95% (50% Central Subsidy + 45% State Subsidy).
How to apply
Application shall be submitted through the MNREDA website.