PM-KUSUM
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Agriculture GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ACTIVE

PM-KUSUM

(Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE))
Primary Benefit

60% Subsidy on Solar Pumps; 30–60% on Solar Plants

<p>Solar-powered irrigation and green energy transition for farms.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 60%
Women 60%
Regional Demographics
Rural 60%
Urban 50%
Hill Areas 60%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 60%
ST Group 60%
OBC Group 60%
General 60%

Benefits Details

  • 60% subsidy on standalone solar pumps (Component-B)
  • 30–60% subsidy on solar power plants (Component-A & C)
  • Reduces diesel/electricity costs for irrigation
  • Surplus power sold to DISCOMs for additional income
  • Covers both individual farmers and cooperatives

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Any category of applicants.
Men: 60% Women: 60%
Category Required Farmers, FPOs, Water User Associations, Cooperativ
SC: 60% ST: 60% OBC: 60% General: 60%
Location Cover Any Areas.
Rural: 60% Urban: 50% Hill Areas: 60%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • Visit state nodal agency / MNRE portal
  • Apply for specific component (A/B/C)
  • DISCOMs / state agency verifies application
  • Empanelled vendor installs solar system
  • Subsidy released to vendor; farmer pays balance
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Land ownership / lease records
  • Bank passbook
  • Electricity connection details (if any)
  • Application form from state nodal agency

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Category Agriculture
Max Subsidy 60%
Status Active
Need Help?

Contact your local District Industries Centre (DIC) or Sri Yojana support desk for guidance and project filing support.

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