As groundwater levels plummet, Karnataka farmers seek 10 HP solar-powered pumpsets under PM KUSUM scheme
The Energy Department of Karnataka has proposed a total of 78,400 standalone solar-powered pumpset installations to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under PM KUSUM 2.0 (2026-2030). Since the implementation of the initiative in 2021, a total of 1,05,901 applications were received from farmers. A total of 56,000 installations have been sanctioned of which 28,437 have been installed till now.
- ▪The Energy Department of Karnataka has proposed a total of 78,400 standalone solar-powered pumpset installations to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under PM KUSUM 2.0 (2026-2030).
- ▪Since the implementation of the initiative in 2021, a total of 1,05,901 applications were received from farmers.
- ▪A total of 56,000 installations have been sanctioned of which 28,437 have been installed till now.
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The Energy Department of Karnataka has proposed a total of 78,400 standalone solar-powered pumpset installations to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under PM KUSUM 2.0 (2026-2030). However, farmers across the State have said that the scheme needs two key changes to bring them relief.While some farmers say the maximum capacity limit for a subsidised solar water pumpset should be expanded from 7.5 Horse Power (HP) to atleast 10 Horse Power (HP) to be able to draw water from greater depths, others stated that the companies allotted tenders for the installation must do it within 30 days so that farmers can reap the scheme’s benefits on time.The PM KUSUM B Scheme is a union government funded scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy that provides…
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