PM Kusum Yojna: If you are also thinking of installing solar panels in your fields, then today in this article we will tell you how you can get it installed and what will be the benefit to you.
Today we will know how you can get solar panels installed in your field through PM-KUSUM scheme and what will be the benefit to you. First of all, let us tell you that the full form of PM-KUSUM scheme is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan. This scheme was started by the government in 2019, which aims to provide an eco friendly or efficient way of irrigation to the farmers. Along with this, they also have to give an extra source of income. For this, the government gives 60% subsidy to the farmers and 30% loan. Meaning that the farmer has to pay only 10% to get the solar panel installed. Let us now know how to get it installed.
So for this, first of all, you have to check whether you are eligible for PM – KUSUM scheme or not. There are some basic criteria for this scheme like you must be a registered farmer. The farm on which you are getting the solar panel installed should be your own. Along with this, you should also have some important documents like Aadhar card, ration card, land related papers or passport size photo.
After checking the eligibility, you have to start the application process. Application You can get the form from your local electricity distribution company, panchayat office or online portal. While filling the online form, you will also have to submit some documents:
Farmer ID
Land Records
Electricity Bill
Bank Details”
After filling the details, some government officers will inspect your site and after inspection, the installation process begins. After inspection, the installation process begins. Let us tell you that this scheme has three components. Component A, B, C. Under Component A, you can install DECENTRALISED SOLAR PLANTS from 500 kilowatts to 2 megawatts on your land. In COMPONENT B, solar pumps can be installed to run motors up to 75 AP. And in Component C, the government provides financial support for grid-connected agricultural equipments up to seven HP.
Benefits of solar panels
As we told you, if you If you install solar panels, you get subsidy from the government, along with this you also get relief in electricity bill and due to it being environment friendly, it does not harm the environment.
