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Government Announces Massive Expansion of PM KUSUM Scheme.

Government Schemes | Dated: 05 May 2026

To vastly strengthen agricultural energy independence, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy officially announced a massive enhancement in the PM KUSUM Scheme. The completely subsidized capacity limit for solar water pumps has been significantly increased.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The scheme now strictly includes comprehensive coverage for 15 HP solar pumps.
  • It exclusively applies to all registered farmers via the digital agriculture portal.
  • The scheme heavily promotes absolute green energy transition in rural agricultural districts.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM KISAN KUSUM.
  • Benefit: Solar Pumps.
  • New Limit: 15 HP.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under the recent expansion of the PM KUSUM Scheme, the highly subsidized solar water pump capacity limit has been enhanced to what specific level?

Correct Answer: 15 HP

🚀 Quick Recap:

About PM KUSUM

  • Launch Year - 2019
  • Full Form - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan