Solar Pump Subsidy: The problem of water shortage for irrigation is getting deeper in most areas of the country. On the other hand, using diesel or electric pumps for irrigation also increases the cost of farming, so farmers are being motivated to install solar pumps that run on solar energy. This will not only reduce the cost of farming, but also farmers can earn good money by producing electricity for the next 25 years. The good thing is that farmers also get 50 to 90% money for installing solar pumps. Yes, the central government has started the Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana (PM Kusum Yojana), under which farmers are given subsidy on the purchase of solar pumps.
Apart from this, many state governments also benefit the farmers by running schemes at their own level. Haryana government has also come forward in this episode. The state government is now giving 75% subsidy to the farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan. Applications have also been invited to take the benefit of this scheme to the farmers. Know here the easiest way to apply.
subsidy for solar pump
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan, the Haryana government has found a great way to reduce the cost of farming. Farmers are being given 75% subsidy to install solar pumps. Under this scheme, the farmers are going to get the benefit of this scheme on priority on ‘first come-first serve’ means 5614 farmers who apply first. By taking advantage of this scheme, you can arrange for irrigation at a low cost and can also earn extra money.
75% subsidy being given to farmers on solar pumps under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan
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In this phase, 5,614 solar pumps will be given on first come first serve basis.
From December 20, 2022 https://t.co/lRZ2oZIPlX Applications will start on pic.twitter.com/k1mZOmoYk1
— MyGovHaryana (@mygovharyana) December 17, 2022
Farmers will get additional income
The Haryana government has announced 75% subsidy on solar pumps on its official Twitter account. There are two aspects of this scheme, in which Kusum-A (Energy from Annatdata) and Kusum-C (Solar Energization of Separate Agricultural Feeders) The government has told that with the help of this scheme, farmers can set up solar plants up to 2 MW.
With this, the beneficiary farmers will not only get the facility of irrigation, they will also be given the facility to generate solar power and sell it to the electricity department for 25 years. In this way, during the day time, the farmers will be assured of sufficient power supply for agricultural work and the income of the farmers will increase. will also double.
Electricity department will buy electricity
Taking advantage of this scheme of the Haryana government, farmers can also install solar plants in their fields, which can generate electricity up to Rs 15 lakh. You can sell this electricity to the electricity department at a tariff of Rs.3 to 7 and along with farming, you can also earn an income of Rs.4 to 5 annually.
#Haryana #DIPRHaryana pic.twitter.com/IQwLzcXRSk
— DPR Haryana (@DiprHaryana) December 17, 2022
where to apply
To take advantage of the PM-Kusum scheme being run for farmers in Haryana, the official simple portal of the state government, saralharyana.gov.in, can apply from 11 am. Keep in mind that these applications are open only till 20 December 2022.
The government has decided to distribute a total of 5614 solar pumps among farmers on ‘first come first serve’ basis. For more information, you can contact the Additional Deputy Commissioner office of your district or Helpline Number-1800-180-3333 You can also get more information by calling.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
