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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India with an objective to increase the income of farmers and provide easy access to irrigation of farmer’s fields by de-dieselisation of the pumping systems in the agricultural sector.
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India has allotted 4000 nos. of Component B Standalone Solar Agriculture Pumps to Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA) for implementation.
Targeted Beneficiary
Individual farmer/Group of Farmers/Water User association having around 2.00 hectare or 15 Bigha of contiguous cultivable agricultural land with an existing working boring for assured irrigation will be supported to install standalone solar agriculture pumps for replacement of existing diesel agriculture pumps / irrigation systems in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available.
Types of Standalone Solar Pumps
2 HP DC Solar Water Pumping System (Submersible / Surface) to be availed by beneficiaries under Component B with existing Shallow Tube Well (STW) replacing diesel pump sets
Financial Assistance
Funding pattern is as follows:
|
Sl No |
Pump category and type |
Total cost of solar pump/unit including GST (Rs.) |
MNRE, Govt. of India share (Rs.) |
Farmer (s) Share (Rs.) |
Govt. of Assam share (Rs.) |
|
1 |
2HP DC Submersible |
1,71,857.00 |
79,162.00 |
23,749.00 |
68,947.00 |
|
2 |
2HP DC Surface |
1,69,948.00 |
79,162.00 |
23,749.00 |
67,037.00 |
Benefits
Eligibilty Criteria
a) Individual farmer/Group of Farmers/Water User association having around 2.00 hectare of contiguous cultivable agricultural land with an existing working boring for assured irrigation will be supported to install standalone solar agriculture pumps for replacement of existing diesel agriculture pumps / irrigation systems in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available..
b) For the State of Assam, MNRE, GoI, sanctioned 4000 units of stand-alone solar agriculture pumps under Component-B of PM-KUSUM.
c) Water User Associations and community/cluster based irrigation system will also be covered under this component However; priority would be given to small and marginal farmers, farmers using Micro irrigation systems or covered under Micro irrigation schemes or who opt for micro irrigation system.
d) In case of group of farmers an agreement to be executed between members as per format enclosed in Annexure-1 for equitable distribution of the water and admissible subsidy shall be in the name of leader of the group. This agreement required to be submitted along with the application.
e) Farmers should have an existing STW to avail the benefit of the scheme.
f) Solar Pumps shall be allocated to the eligible farmers on first come first serve basis. Preference shall be given to the farmers having Micro (Drip/Sprinkler) irrigation systems.
g) Under this Component, individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar pumps replacing existing diesel pumps or installation of new standalone solar pumps would be allowed under the scheme in off-grid areas.
h) The beneficiaries, who have already been covered under the scheme during the past seven years, shall not be eligible to get another solar water pumping systems irrespective of its capacity/location.
Documents Required
1. Copy of Aadhar
2. Copy of land holding certificate or Title dead or Jamabandi or Land Possessing certificate from Gaon Burha or Moujadar as proof of ownership of cultivable area for proposed STW in the name of applicant farmer(s)
3. Copy of caste Certificate for OBC/SC/ST farmers from appropriate authority.
4. One copy of recent passport size photo of applicant.
5. Mobile number
6. Consent Form
Application Process:
Application Link (Online): https://pmkusum.assam.gov.in/AS/landing.html
Step 01: Go to the official portal and click on the farmer registration section.
Step 02: Click New User at below of the pop-up
Step 03: Fill in the registration form that appears on your screen with all the required details accurately in the online application form and attach all the supporting documents.
Step 04: Check the declaration box and click on “Save”.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Benefits FAQs:
Q1: Can I use a solar water pump for irrigation?
Ans: Yes, Solar water pumps are particularly beneficial for agricultural irrigation. They can provide an efficient, renewable source of energy to draw water from wells or surface water sources, thereby ensuring that crops receive the necessary water without the high operational costs associated with electricity or fuel.
Q2: Is there any operating Cost for Solar Pump?
Ans: The main advantage of the solar water pump is that it uses sunlight at no cost. Solar water pumps reduce dependence on electricity or diesel, once installed, there is no recurrence cost of electricity or fuel.
Q3: Is there any Maintenance Cost for Solar Pump?
Ans: Compared to conventional water pumps, solar water pumps require very little maintenance. Solar water pumps have fewer moving parts than other water pumps, so they are much less likely to deteriorate.
Q4: Are Solar Pumps reliable?
Ans: Since there is less dependence on electricity and fuel, power cuts, low voltage, and single phase problems and as such solar water pumps do not affect the work. In remote areas with irregular power supplies, these pumps are much more reliable than conventional electric pumps.
Q5: Are Solar pumps Environmentally Friendly?
Ans: Conventional Water pumps such as diesel or propane-based create noise and air pollution, while solar water pumps are environmentally friendly because they do not require any fuel to operate. Since these solar water pumps are powered by a conventional source of energy, they do not release any harmful substances that can cause serious issues such as global warming.
Eligibility Criteria FAQs
Q1: Which types of farmers are eligible to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: All type of farmers is eligible i.e. Individual farmer/Group of Farmers/Water User association.
Q2: Is existing boring required to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: Yes, the farmer must have existing boring.
Q3: How much land is required by the farmer to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: 2 Hectare or 15 Bigha land will be required by the farmer.
Q4: Is grid connectivity required by the farmer to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: The farmer must not have grid connectivity applying for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme.
Q5: Am I eligible to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme if I have already availed solar pump from similar scheme?
Ans: The farmers, who have already been covered under the scheme during the past seven years, shall not be eligible to get another solar water pumping system irrespective of its capacity/location.
Application Process FAQs
Q1: Which is the official portal to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: https://pmkusum.assam.gov.in/AS/landing.html
Q2: Is there any registration fee to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: The famer does not have to pay any registration fee.
Q3: Is mobile number of the concerned farmer is required while applying for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans. Yes, mobile number is mandatory during registration process and same will be used by the beneficiaries to see the status of application and online payment of beneficiary share.
Q4: Is Aadhar required to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: Yes, Aadhar is mandatory to avail the scheme.
Q5: What are the other documents required to apply for PM KUSUM Component B Scheme?
Ans: Copy of land holding certificate or Title dead or Jamabandi or Land Possessing certificate from Gaon Burha or Moujadar as proof of ownership of cultivable area for proposed STW in the name of applicant farmer(s), Copy of caste Certificate for OBC/SC/ST farmers from appropriate authority and One copy of recent passport size photo of applicant.
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