The “Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan” (KUSUM) program promotes the use of renewable energy in agriculture in India. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India runs the centrally-sponsored KUSUM program.
The Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme’s primary goals are as follows:
Installation of Solar Pumps: The program encourages the installation of solar pumps for agricultural fields that need irrigation. In order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and provide a sustainable and affordable source of energy for irrigation, it intends to replace diesel or grid-powered pumps with solar-powered ones.
Solarization of Grid-Connected Agricultural Pumps: KUSUM supports solarizing Grid-Connected Agricultural Pumps. It encourages the installation of solar panels on land used for farming.
Off-Grid Solar Applications: The program’s main objective is to install off-grid solar applications in rural regions, such as freestanding solar pumps, cold storage units driven by the sun, dryers, and fencing. These programs support agricultural energy efficiency and assist farmers fulfill their energy needs.
Financial Assistance: KUSUM offers financial assistance for the installation of solar pumps and other renewable energy systems in agriculture in the form of capital subsidies, incentives, and loans. It aims to lower farmers’ upfront expenses and facilitate the adoption of renewable energy technology, making them accessible and affordable to them.
