Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (pm-kusum)

Step 1: Visit the official state renewable energy agency portal (e.g., MEDA in Maharashtra). Step 2: Register and fill in application details. Step 3: Upload required documents such as Aadhaar, land record, and bank details. Step 4: Wait for verification and selection confirmation. Step 5: Deposit beneficiary contribution after approval. Step 6: Installation by authorized vendor. After installation, technical verification is conducted before final subsidy release. Farmers must ensure compliance with technical standards and maintain the solar pump system properly.

Selection Process

The selection process is application-based and subject to target allocation. Farmers must apply through the state nodal agency portal when applications are open. After submission, documents are verified, including land records and eligibility criteria. If applications exceed the allocated target, selection may be done on a first-come, first-served basis or through lottery systems depending on state guidelines. Once selected, farmers are required to deposit their beneficiary contribution. Approved vendors install the solar pump after technical inspection. After installation and verification, subsidy amount is released to the vendor, and the system becomes operational. The process ensures transparency and proper implementation.

Rejection Process

Applications may be rejected for the following reasons: Incomplete or incorrect documentation. Land ownership not verified. Applicant already benefited from similar subsidy. Target quota exhausted. Technical infeasibility at installation site. If discrepancies are found during inspection, approval may be cancelled. Applicants may reapply in the next application cycle after correcting errors. The rejection mechanism ensures proper use of subsidy funds and prevents duplication.

Who Started It

Pradhan Mantri KUSUM Yojana was started by the Government of India in 2019. It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The scheme was introduced to promote renewable energy adoption in agriculture and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. State governments support implementation through designated nodal agencies such as MEDA in Maharashtra. The scheme represents a major step toward sustainable agricultural energy reform in India.

Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official state renewable energy agency portal (e.g., MEDA in Maharashtra). Step 2: Register and fill in application details. Step 3: Upload required documents such as Aadhaar, land record, and bank details. Step 4: Wait for verification and selection confirmation. Step 5: Deposit beneficiary contribution after approval. Step 6: Installation by authorized vendor. After installation, technical verification is conducted before final subsidy release. Farmers must ensure compliance with technical standards and maintain the solar pump system properly.