PM-KUSUM Scheme (Components A, B & C)

Flagship Government of India scheme to solarize agriculture, support farmers with solar pumps, and enable decentralized solar power plants.

Component-wise explanation

Component-A: Decentralized Solar Plants

• Small solar plants (up to 2 MW)

• Installed on barren/farmland

• Power sold to DISCOM

• Income generation for farmers/landowners

Component-B: Standalone Solar Pumps

• Off-grid solar pumps

• Suitable for areas without reliable electricity

• Replacement of diesel pumps

• Reduced irrigation cost

Component-C: Solarization of Grid-Connected Pumps

• Conversion of existing electric pumps into solar-powered systems

• Farmers can use generated power

• Surplus power can be exported to DISCOM for additional income

• MNRE provides up to 30% Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under Component-C

• Use of DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar panels is mandatory

1) Farmer-friendly explanation

Goals:

• Reduce irrigation and electricity costs

• Provide reliable daytime power supply

• Enable additional income through surplus power sale

• Reduce diesel dependence and carbon footprint

2) Eligibility criteria & subsidy breakup

General eligibility:

• Individual farmers

• Farmer groups / cooperatives

• Panchayats / FPOs

• Land availability required (Component-A)

• Existing electric pump required (Component-C)

Subsidy structure (indicative):

Component-C specific:

• MNRE Central Financial Assistance (CFA): 30%

• State Government subsidy: As per state policy

• Farmer contribution: Small share

• Bank loan option available for balance amount

(Exact financial pattern varies by state & tender guidelines.)

 

5) EPC selection advisory

Farmers should:

• Select empanelled EPC contractors only

• Verify past project installations

• Ensure DCR-compliant solar panels

• Check warranty conditions:

   •  Solar panels: 25 years performance warranty

   • Pump/inverter: 5 years or more

• Ensure AMC and after-sales service support

Avoid:

• Unregistered vendors

• Low-quality components

• Hidden charges or informal agreements

Role of Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA)

RSA can support implementation as:

• Awareness & outreach facilitator

• Technical advisory body for farmers

• RSA-verified vendor platform

• Farmer & consumer grievance support mechanism

• Policy feedback interface with MNRE & State Govt.

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B. Common Solar Helpdesk – “Ask Solar”

• Rooftop, C&I, policy, billing & net-metering queries

• Queries routed through RSA Helpdesk & verified experts