PM-KUSUM Scheme

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The Union government is looking to showcase the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) programme to several African countries and island nations by using the International Solar Alliance platform.

About PM-KUSUM Scheme

• It was launched in 2019 with the objective to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, de-dieselize the farm sector, and reduce environmental pollution.
• Target: To add Solar capacity of about 34,800 MW by March 2026.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• The eligible categories for KUSUM Scheme are:
  • An individual farmer.
  • A group of farmers.
  • FPO or Farmer producer organization.
  • Panchayat.
  • Co-operatives.
  • Water User Associations.

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Components of PM-KUSUM Scheme

• Component A:  Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Plants on barren land.
  • Under this component, renewable energy based power plants (REPP) of capacity 500 kW to 2 MW will be set up by individual farmers/ group of farmers/ cooperatives/ panchayats/ Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO)/ on barren/fallow land.
  • The power generated will be purchased by the local DISCOM at a pre-fixed tariff determined by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC).
  • The renewable energy power project will be installed within a five km radius of the sub-stations.
• Component B: Installation of 20 lakhs of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps.
  • Individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar Agriculture pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP for the replacement of existing diesel Agriculture pumps / irrigation systems in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available.
• Component C: For Solarisation of 15 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps.
  • Under this Component, individual farmers having grid connected agriculture pump will be supported to solarise pumps.
  • The farmer will be able to use the generated solar power to meet the irrigation needs and the excess solar power will be sold to DISCOMs at pre-fixed tariff.

Source: TH