PM Kusum Hareda Gov in List - Summary
Haryana is an agrarian state that plays a vital role in contributing to the national food grain pool. To support the agricultural community, the PM Kusum Hareda scheme aims to provide adequate irrigation facilities, ensuring farmers have reliable water sources. By replacing existing diesel pump sets, the Department of New & Renewable Energy is promoting the use of solar pumps with capacities ranging from 3 HP to 10 HP. This initiative offers a total subsidy of 75% (30% Central Financial Assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) and 45% from the state). Download the PDF to learn more about the benefits and procedures.
Benefits of the PM Kusum Hareda Scheme
These solar pumps not only provide a clean source of power for agricultural needs but also lower the cost of farming operations. They help increase farmers’ incomes by improving irrigation efficiency. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahaabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, initiated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is specially designed to boost the income of farmers using previously barren or fallow land and to reduce their irrigation costs.
PM Kusum Hareda Scheme – Eligibility
- Individual farmers can apply to install standalone solar agriculture pumps of up to 10 HP to replace existing diesel irrigation systems in areas without grid electricity.
- Water User Associations, Gaushalas, and community irrigation systems are also eligible. However, preference will be given to small and marginal farmers.
PM Kusum Hareda Scheme Conditions
- The applicant must own agricultural land in their name.
- No electric agricultural connection should be registered under the applicant’s name.
- Those who have already benefited from the solar pump scheme are not eligible to apply for another solar water pumping system, regardless of capacity or location.
- The applicant must possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra.
- Micro-irrigation (drip/sprinkler) systems and/or Under Ground Pipe Lines (UGPL) must be installed in the applicant’s field.
- Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, following the submission of applications online.
PM Kusum Hareda – How to Apply Online
- Farmers wishing to install solar water pumping systems should apply online through the http://saralharyana.gov.in/ portal. It’s essential for the applicant to deposit the required user share while applying online via payment gateway or through a generated challan.
- No hard copies of applications will be accepted by the Department or HARADA.
For more details, be sure to download the PDF from our website!
