PM-KUSUM Component B solar pump subsidy percentage for farmers, central and state share.
How much subsidy do I get on a solar pump under PM-KUSUM?
RRamesh1yr ago · 504 views
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓1yr ago
Under PM-KUSUM Component B you typically get around 60 percent total subsidy on a standalone solar pump, made up of 30 percent from the central government plus at least 30 percent from your state. The farmer share is about 40 percent, of which you can finance up to 30 percent as a bank loan and pay only about 10 percent upfront. In special category states like the North East, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand the central share rises to 50 percent. Pump capacity allowed is usually up to 7.5 HP. Subsidy is on benchmark or tender cost, whichever is lower. Apply through your state nodal agency or DISCOM portal and check your state rate, since top-ups vary.
DDevendra1yr ago
I got a 5 HP solar pump in 2024. Paid roughly 10 percent of cost from my pocket, rest was central plus state subsidy. Best part is zero electricity bill now. Application took about 4 months including survey.
AAnitha1yr ago
One thing to keep in mind is that the subsidy is calculated on the benchmark cost fixed by your state tender, not on the highest market price. If a vendor quotes above the benchmark you pay that extra difference fully on your own, so always ask for the benchmark figure for your HP class before signing.
BBrijmohan1yr ago
My share worked out a little higher than the headline 10 percent because my state top-up that year was below 30 percent. The actual farmer share moves with the state portion, so do not assume the same number every year. Confirm the live split on your state PM-KUSUM portal before you deposit.
SShabana1yr ago
The exact percentages and the upper pump size can change between scheme cycles, so treat 30 plus 30 as a typical range and not a guaranteed figure. Read the current operational guideline on your state nodal agency page, and if the numbers there differ from what a dealer tells you, trust the portal.