Farmers are very dependent on the electricity provider for plowing, tilling the soil, irrigation, and harvesting the final products before restarting this whole process again. The fuel to generate the machinery and enable these processes adds up to another huge portion of the investment. For this, the government of India has come up with a new scheme that focuses on farmers’ productivity and improves the quality and quantity of the harvest without affecting the financial investment of the farmers. The Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttaan Mahabhiyan or PM-KUSUM 2.0 is a scheme dedicated to these farmers who are generating resources to feed the nation and take part in exporting business.
PM-KUSUM 2.0
Learn more about Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttam Mahabhiyan or PM-KUSUM
In this article, we shall give detailed information about the PM-KUSUM or Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttam Mahabhiyan implemented by the government of India, how it is providing aid to the farmers’ financial and machinery needs to improve their productivity and acknowledge their dedication and challenges while serving the country resources and economy.
- This mission sets out to provide aid to the farmers simultaneously participating in the resource-sustainable movement, by not over-consuming non-renewable fuel and deriving an alternative approach or solution to meet the challenge.
- The solution can be from solar energy sources, wind farms, damn to cultivate electricity from water and wind current. The scheme will be more focused on using solar power plants.
- There will be government-funded agencies between the farmers and the government and they will be responsible for the distribution of the funding and providing refunds to those farmers who have taken loans by themselves to install the solar plates to generate electricity and improve the productivity by themselves. They will be required to submit land and loan-related documents in order to get some refund from the government side.
- The agencies will take responsibility for distributing the power plants and executing the commission process.
The following table is the State Wise Implementing/Installing Agencies
| State | State Agency | Total Sanction | Total Installed | Official Websites |
| Assam | APDCL | 10 | 0 | rodalee.com |
| Arunachal Pradesh | – | 2 | 0 | – |
| Chhattisgarh | CSPDCL | 30 | 4 | cspcl.co.in |
| Gujarat | CSPDCL | 30 | 4 | cspdcl.co.in |
| Goa | GEDA | 500 | 0 | geda.gujarat.gov.in |
| Haryana | DHBVN and UHBVN | 85 | 2.25 | p,susum.uhbvn.org.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | HIMURJA | 100 | 22.9 | hp@nic.in |
| Jammu & Kashmir | JAKEDA | 20 | 0 | pathakb@ias.nic.in |
| Jharkhand | JBVNL | 20 | 0 | jbvnl.co.in |
| Kerela | KSEB | 40 | 0 | ws.kseb.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | MPUVNL | 600 | 16.13 | mprenewable.nic.in |
| Nagaland | – | 5 | 0 | – |
| Odisha | OREDA | 500 | 0 | oredaodisha.com |
| Punjab | PEDA | 220 | 0 | eproc.punjab.gov.in |
| Rajashtan | RRECL | 1200 | 162 | energy.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | TANGEDCO | 424 | 0 | chairman@tnebbet.org |
| Tripura | TSECL | 5 | 0 | cmdtsecl@rediffmail.com |
| Uttar Pradesh | UPPCL | 155 | 0 | upneda.org.in |
| TOTAL | 4766 | 209.28 |
Source: Official Website www.pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
How to apply for the Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttam Mahabhiyaan scheme:-
The registration process has not yet been initiated in 2024, however, pay a frequent visit to the official website mentioned above for more related information, regarding instructions and guidelines to be aware of before applying for the scheme. The other way to register is to contact the agency responsible for the part of town you are residing. They can help you provide the information and complete the registration for you.
Make sure to keep the registration ID and the password after you are registered successfully for future reference and log in to your farmer’s portal by yourself when you need to check any relevant update or status.
How does the Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttaan Mahabiyan scheme benefit the farmer and the government?
The Financial Aid
It is important to always remember when we are sitting in front of our plates for lunch or dinner. It is the result or outcome of their labor, dedication, sweat, and tears. The farming process is not a smooth venture, climate change and natural calamities hit the farmers and their families first before it hits anyone. The news of farmers committing suicides during monsoon is a very common phenomenon in our country. We hear about this every year, it is high time to tackle this issue and take up measurable steps to prevent the misfortune from hitting the most underrated hero of the nation. To turn a blind eye and ear to their outcry and need for aid will affect the kitchen of the entire nation. The Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttaam Mahabiyan scheme will secure their investment and enhance their income to face challenges like this bravely.
The Economy
When productivity is high-yielding, it gives room to supply the outcome at a reasonable price across the nation and the leftovers can be exported out of the country. This adds up to more profitable business routes, Thus, serving the national economy.
The Productivity
Scarcity in production is directly proportionate to falling out of the national economy, this will hit the lower financial background the most. The PM-KUSUM scheme serves as a benefactor to avoid such issues and reverse the misfortune by securing high-yielding production. The news of high productivity is the reflection of the farmer’s dedication and the government’s involvement resulted in desirable outcomes.
For the Farmers, For the people, and for the government
The Kisam Urja Suraksha Evam Uttaan Mahabhiyan now, we can say serves the farmers the most, who are also serving the people and the government they are functioning under.
This scheme is also a Sustainable movement toward saving the endangered form of fuel and using alternative measures by implementing renewable sources of energy/fuel to keep the country running safely, consciously, and cautiously.
We hope we have given you the details you were looking for, in case we haven’t covered some of the areas you are confused about, talk to an agency who is responsible for the part of town/village you are in or get the contact details from the official websites to talk to an expert.
FAQs:-
1. What is PM-KUSUM 2.0?
PM-KUSUM 2.0 (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttaan Mahabhiyan) is a scheme by the Indian government to help farmers use renewable energy sources like solar power to improve productivity and reduce financial burdens.
2. What are the benefits of PM-KUSUM 2.0 for farmers?
PM-KUSUM 2.0 provides financial aid for installing renewable energy systems, reduces dependency on non-renewable fuels, lowers operational costs, and enhances productivity and income.
3. How does PM-KUSUM 2.0 support sustainable farming?
The scheme promotes the use of renewable energy sources like solar power, reducing the reliance on non-renewable fuels and contributing to a sustainable farming ecosystem.
4. What type of renewable energy sources are used in PM-KUSUM 2.0?
PM-KUSUM 2.0 primarily focuses on solar energy, with plans to incorporate wind farms and hydropower for generating electricity for agricultural activities.
5. How can farmers apply for PM-KUSUM 2.0?
Farmers can apply through the official PM-KUSUM website or contact their state’s implementing agency for guidance on registration and documentation requirements.
6. What are the eligibility criteria for PM-KUSUM 2.0?
Farmers owning agricultural land and requiring financial assistance for renewable energy installations are eligible. Specific criteria may vary by state and agency.
7. What documents are needed for PM-KUSUM 2.0 application?
Farmers need to submit land ownership documents, loan-related documents (if any), and other identification proofs as required by the implementing agency.
8. How does PM-KUSUM 2.0 benefit the economy?
By improving agricultural productivity and enabling efficient energy use, the scheme supports the national economy through increased agricultural output and potential for exports.
9. What is the role of state agencies in PM-KUSUM 2.0?
State agencies are responsible for implementing the scheme, distributing funds, and overseeing the installation and commissioning of renewable energy systems.
10. How can farmers get assistance with PM-KUSUM 2.0?
Farmers can contact their state’s implementing agency for assistance or visit the official PM-KUSUM website for detailed information and support.