From The Economic Times · Shilpa Samant · · 40s
PM-KUSUM 2.0 Aligns Farm Schemes with Solar Energy
Renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi says PM-KUSUM 2.0 will link solar irrigation with farm incentives.
In brief
Renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi says PM-KUSUM 2.0 will link solar irrigation with farm incentives. India's government plans to expand solar-powered irrigation schemes for farmers through PM-KUSUM 2.0, aligning with existing agricultural programs. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
PM-KUSUM 2.0 Expansion
The government plans to expand PM-KUSUM to incentivise farmers using solar-powered water pumps for modern irrigation and remunerative crops.
“There is some work going on on these ideas. So, once we are ready with that, then we will take it to the Cabinet for approval”
Solar Irrigation Components
PM-KUSUM includes three components: solar plants up to 2 MW, standalone solar pumps up to 7.5 HP, and solarisation of existing grid-connected pumps.
Agrivoltaics Component
The next phase will add agrivoltaics to allow small farmers to earn from solar power while keeping land ownership with them.
“The agrivoltaics component will enable farmers to earn from the electricity produced with a focus on small and marginal farmers”
The key point
India's government plans to expand solar-powered irrigation schemes for farmers through PM-KUSUM 2.0, aligning with existing agricultural programs.
