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PM KUSUM Comp-B

PM KUSUM Scheme Component-B

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Department: Energy and Petro Chemicals Department

Nodal department: Energy and Petro Chemicals Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers, Cooperative Institutes, Small Farmers, Marginal Farmers

Tags: Solar Energy, Agriculture, Farmers, Financial Assistance, Renewable Energy, Subsidy, Off-grid, Irrigation, Sustainability, Government Scheme, India, Energy

Details

The PM KUSUM Scheme Component-B aims to support individual farmers in installing standalone solar agriculture pumps with a capacity of up to 7.5 HP in off-grid areas where grid electricity is unavailable. The scheme provides financial assistance through a combination of central and state subsidies, making it easier for farmers to transition from diesel pumps to solar-powered solutions.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance for installing solar agriculture pumps 30% Central Financial Assistance (CFA) from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for pumps up to 7.5 HP 30% subsidy from the State Government 40% contribution from farmers, with special provisions for those in forest areas
  • No contribution required from farmers in tribal areas
  • Fixed charges for conventional agricultural connections apply in non-tribal areas
  • Financial assistance for installing solar agriculture pumps
  • 30% Central Financial Assistance (CFA) from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for pumps up to 7.5 HP
  • 30% subsidy from the State Government
  • 40% contribution from farmers, with special provisions for those in forest areas
  • No contribution required from farmers in tribal areas
  • Fixed charges for conventional agricultural connections apply in non-tribal areas

Eligibility

Any individual farmer, including those from cooperative institutes, small, marginal, and other farmers across India. No specific income limits or educational qualifications are required.

Exclusions

Farmers in tribal areas do not need to contribute financially. Fixed charges apply to non-tribal areas.

Application Process

Online

  1. Apply online through the PM KUSUM Scheme Component-B State Portal: PM KUSUM Portal
  2. Applications are submitted by empanelled agencies on behalf of farmers.
  3. DISCOMs will scrutinize the applications and accept or reject them.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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