Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand
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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
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Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to promote clean and affordable irrigation by replacing diesel pump sets with solar-powered pump sets, reducing farmers’ irrigation costs, enhancing energy security, and increasing farmers’ income through sustainable and efficient use of solar energy.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
As per the guidelines of MNRE, Government of India:
- The farmer must agree to contribute 20% of the cost of the solar pump set as the farmer’s share.
- The farmer must have his own borewell.
- The farmer should currently be using a diesel pump set for irrigation.
- A farmer who wishes to install a USPC along with the solar pump set must agree to make 100% payment for the said work.
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Benefits
Under the scheme, farmers receive an 80% subsidy on the cost of a solar pump set from the Government of India and the State Government, while the remaining 20% of the cost is borne by the farmer.
The scheme allows individual farmers to convert their diesel pump sets into solar pump sets of up to 7.5 HP capacity, which helps reduce expenditure on diesel and lowers production costs, thereby increasing farmers’ income.
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Required Documents
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| 1 | Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme. |
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Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Farmers receive an 80% subsidy on the cost of the solar pump set from the Central and State governments. <br>