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PM KUSUM Scheme Calculator 2026 — Solar Pump Subsidy for Farmers

PM-KUSUM is a farmer-focused solar scheme (solar pumps / feeder solarisation / decentralised plants) and is separate from PM Surya Ghar (which is for residential rooftop solar). Use this calculator to estimate pump benchmark cost, subsidy split, farmer share, and savings.

PM-KUSUM solar pump subsidy calculator

State
Used for guidance and lead context.
Agricultural land (acres)
Used for planning context (not in benchmark math).
Current pump HP
Benchmark costs are applied by HP category.
Current monthly diesel/electricity cost (₹)
Used to estimate monthly savings.
Water source
May affect site design and approvals.
State subsidy % (default 30%)
Defaults to 30%. Update if your state notifies a different split.
Recommended pump capacity
5 HP (~3.73 kW)
Benchmark system cost
₹2,72,000
Central subsidy (60%)
₹1,63,200
State subsidy (30%)
₹81,600
Farmer share (approx)
₹27,200
Monthly savings vs diesel
₹5,000
Payback period
0.5 years
10 year savings
₹5,72,800

Notes: This uses benchmark costs + a simple savings model (monthly savings ≈ current monthly cost). Actual eligibility, benchmark category, and subsidy split depend on your state implementation and beneficiary category.

Which states have PM-KUSUM active?

PM-KUSUM is implemented through State Implementing Agencies (SNAs/SIAs). The official state-wise list can change with quotas and portals. For the latest contact details, use the official portal.

Official portal

pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
StateNodal agency (example)
GujaratGEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency)
MaharashtraMEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency)
RajasthanRRECL (Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd.)
Uttar PradeshUPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency)
PunjabPEDA (Punjab Energy Development Agency)
BiharBREDA (Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency)
Tamil NaduTEDA (Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency)
KarnatakaKREDL (Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd.)
Madhya PradeshMP Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (MPUVNL)
TelanganaTSREDCO (Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corp.)

If you want, I can expand this into a full state-by-state list once you confirm the exact source you want to mirror (PM-KUSUM portal vs a specific MNRE PDF/circular).

How to apply for PM-KUSUM (simple steps)

1

Step 1

Check your state PM-KUSUM portal/agency and confirm that applications are open for your component/category.

2

Step 2

Keep your land records and pump details ready (HP, water source, location).

3

Step 3

Submit the online application and pay any required registration fee (if applicable).

4

Step 4

Wait for verification, site survey, and vendor allocation/selection as per the state process.

5

Step 5

Complete installation + inspection. Pay your farmer share and collect commissioning documents.

Documents required for farmers

  • Aadhaar / ID proof
  • Land ownership / land record documents (as per state)
  • Khasra / Khatauni / 7/12 extract (state-specific)
  • Bank account details for beneficiary contribution and any DBT
  • Pump details (HP, existing connection details if grid-connected)
  • Passport-size photo and mobile number

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