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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme was launched in 2019 for multiple purposes to ensure energy security to Indian farmers and to help India reach its clean energy targets. By the year 2030, India plans to produce 40% of installed power capacity, from non-fossil sources and PM-KUSUM will play a major role in achieving that target.
| Component | Description |
| Component A | Installing 10,000 MW of Grid Connected Renewable Energy Plants (500 kW – 2 MW) on barren/cultivable land near substations. Crops can grow beneath the panels. |
| Component B | Install 17.5 lakh stand alone solar pumps up to 7.5 HP in off-grid areas to replace diesel irrigation systems. |
| Component C | Solarise 10 lakh grid-connected pumps. Sell excess power to the DISCOMs. |
| Component | Central Govt. (CFA) | State Govt. | Farmer’s Share | Special Category States |
| Component A | INR 0.40/kWh or INR 6.6 lakh/MW/yr (PBI to DISCOMs for 5 years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Component B & C | 30% | 30% | 40% | CFA: 50%, State Subsidy: 30%, Farmer Share: 20% (for NE states, UTs, Himalayan regions) |
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