What documents and proofs does PM-KUSUM ask for and what trips people up?

The core document set is fairly consistent across states even though the exact list varies. You will normally need Aadhaar for identity, a land record proving you hold the land, such as 7/12, khasra khatauni or RoR, a bank passbook in your own name for the subsidy transfer and any refund, and a recent passport photo. Beyond those, PM-KUSUM specifically cares about your water and power situation, so many states ask for a water source proof, that is, evidence that you have a working borewell, open well or other source, since a solar pump with no water source makes no sense. They also often ask you to declare whether you already have an electricity connection on that pump, because that decides whether you fall under the off grid Component B or the grid connected Component C. The things that most often trip people up are mismatches: the name spelled differently on the land record, Aadhaar and bank account, a land record that is jointly held without a consent or share document, or an old record that does not show the current owner. A missing or unclear water source proof is another common stumble. Fix all three names to match, get a clean current land record, and have the water source proof ready before you apply. Confirm the exact document list for your state on the PM-KUSUM portal, since some states add caste, income or category certificates for higher subsidy.