The Ministry of renewable energy has expanded the scope of PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) scheme to enable greater solar energy generation in farm sector.
- The ministry has amended the guidelines of the scheme based on the learning from its implementation during the first year.
- Now, besides barren, fallow and agricultural lands, solar power plants can also be installed on pasture land and marshy land of farmers.
- To support small farmers, solar projects smaller than 500 kW may be allowed by states based on techno-commercial feasibility.
About PM-KUSUM
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved PM-KUSUM scheme in its meeting held on 19.2.2019. The Scheme consists of three components.
- The Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps and Component-C includes Solarisation of Grid-connected Agriculture Pumps.
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