PM KUSUM Yojana — Solar Pump Scheme for Farmers in West Bengal
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India
📋 Scheme Overview
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) helps farmers in West Bengal replace diesel-powered irrigation pumps with solar-powered ones, slashing fuel costs and ensuring year-round irrigation. The scheme also allows farmers to install solar panels on barren or agricultural land and sell surplus electricity to the state grid, creating a second income source for West Bengal's farming community.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Individual farmers in West Bengal with agricultural land
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Water User Associations
- Farmers with existing diesel/electric irrigation pumps (for replacement)
- Panchayats and cooperatives can apply under the distributed solar component
- SC/ST farmers and women farmers given priority
🎁 Benefits & Features
- Solar pump (2HP–10HP) with 60-70% central + state subsidy
- Farmer pays only 10-30% of the pump cost
- Zero fuel cost — runs entirely on free solar energy
- Surplus power sold to WBSEDCL at fixed tariff — extra income
- 25-year system life with minimal maintenance
- 1 MW solar plant installation on barren farm land allowed
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
- Contact the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) at wbreda.org or your District Agriculture Officer
- Download the PM KUSUM application form or apply online at mnre.gov.in
- Submit application with land documents, Aadhaar, and bank details to WBREDA district office
- Inspection and site assessment done by WBREDA engineer within 30 days
- Upon approval, empanelled vendor installs the solar pump
- Farmer pays their 10-30% share; 60-70% subsidy credited directly to vendor
- System commissioned and farmer trained on operation and maintenance
📄 Documents Required
- 📎Aadhaar card
- 📎Land ownership records (Khatian / Record of Rights)
- 📎Bank account passbook
- 📎Proof of existing diesel/electric pump (if applicable)
- 📎Caste certificate (for SC/ST priority)
Ready to Apply?
🏛 Visit Official Portal ↗ Visit the official portal to begin your application.