Maharashtra's way of running PM-KUSUM solar pumps for farmers, with pump sizes of 3, 5 and 7.5 HP. Applications go through the state's power distribution company.
Amount / benefit: Large subsidy on 3, 5 and 7.5 HP solar pumps; farmer's share reported as about 10% — confirm with MSEDCL
Central and state subsidy covers most of the pump cost; the farmer pays a small share. Exact shares and category-wise amounts are on the state notification.
Maharashtra farmers who need a solar irrigation pump and meet the state's conditions. Some areas, for example where groundwater is restricted, can be excluded, so check your village with your MSEDCL or taluka agriculture office.
Most farmer schemes accept applications through the year or in notified windows. Check the official portal for the current window.
Maharashtra farmers who need a solar irrigation pump and meet the state's conditions. Some areas, for example where groundwater is restricted, can be excluded, so check your village with your MSEDCL or taluka agriculture office.
Central and state subsidy covers most of the pump cost; the farmer pays a small share. Exact shares and category-wise amounts are on the state notification. Amount: Large subsidy on 3, 5 and 7.5 HP solar pumps; farmer's share reported as about 10% — confirm with MSEDCL.
Aadhaar card, Land record (7/12 extract), Bank account details, Water source details (well or borewell), Caste certificate (if claiming a category rate).
The official website is https://pmkusum.mnre.gov.in (source: MSEDCL / Government of Maharashtra under MNRE's PM-KUSUM).