Karnataka Farmers Seek 10 HP Solar-Powered Pumpsets Under PM KUSUM Scheme

Karnataka Farmers Seek 10 HP Solar-Powered Pumpsets Under PM KUSUM Scheme

Karnataka farmers are seeking 10 HP solar-powered pumpsets under the PM KUSUM scheme, which aims to promote the use of solar-powered irrigation systems. However, farmers are demanding changes to the scheme to make it more effective. 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). The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers to install solar-powered irrigation systems, which are expected to reduce their energy bills and increase their crop yields. However, farmers are demanding changes to the scheme, including a higher subsidy for solar-powered pumpsets and a longer repayment period. The demand for solar-powered pumpsets is expected to increase in the coming years, as farmers look for ways to reduce their energy costs and increase their crop yields.