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KUSUM Scheme
February 7 , 2018
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- The Union Government has announced to launch Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme to encourage farmers for solar farming.
- KUSUM Scheme aims for decentralized solar power production of up to 28250 megawatt (MW) over a period of five years.
- It will provide additional income to farmers by giving them option to sell additional power to the power grid through solar power projects set up on their barren lands.
- Important Components of this scheme is Building 10,000 MW solar plants on barren lands and Distributing 17.5 lakh solar pumps.
- Under this Scheme Government will provide 60% subsidy on solar pumps to farmers. It will be shared between Centre and States while 30% will be provided through bank loans. The balance cost will be borne by farmers.
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