PM-KUSUM Scheme – Recent Updates
The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched in 2019 to integrate solar energy into Indian agriculture, is falling short, with only 30% of its targets met as the 2026 deadline approaches. The scheme comprises three components: installing mini-grids, replacing diesel pumps with solar ones, and converting electric pumps to on-grid solar pumps. While Component B has seen some success, challenges like the availability of cheap electricity, pressure on farmers to buy larger pumps, and inefficient centralised implementation are hindering progress. Recommendations include decentralising the implementation, improving financial viability for farmers, and increasing central assistance to meet the scheme’s goals.
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