PM-KUSUM Haryana Application Guide 2026 — HAREDA Process

Haryana runs roughly 7 lakh agricultural pump connections across UHBVN (Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) and DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) feeders, plus another 1.2 lakh diesel and off-grid pumps spread across the wheat-paddy heartland of Karnal, Kurukshetra, and Yamunanagar and the drier southern belts of Mahendragarh, Bhiwani, and Mewat (Nuh). In 2026, PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) implemented through HAREDA (Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency) and applied online via Saral Haryana, the state’s single-window citizen portal, delivers the most generous KUSUM subsidy structure of any large north Indian state — up to 75% subsidy for general farmers and as high as 90% for SC and marginal farmers. Component B (standalone off-grid solar pumps) is the most active track, with HAREDA having installed roughly 50,000 pumps under KUSUM since the scheme launched.

This guide walks through HAREDA’s KUSUM application process, the Saral Haryana digital workflow, documents the portal specifically flags, subsidy share by category, pump HP (horsepower) selection by region, and the rejection patterns we see most often across our Karnal, Hisar, and Rewari installations.

Direct answer. PM-KUSUM Haryana is administered by HAREDA in coordination with UHBVN and DHBVN, the two state DISCOMs (Distribution Companies). The central subsidy is 30%, Haryana state adds 45% for general farmers (total 75%), and up to 60% state share for SC, ST, and marginal farmers (total 90%, farmer share 10%). Applications go entirely through the saralharyana.gov.in portal under the HAREDA service catalogue or via kusum.online.gov.in for the national-level submission. Component B (standalone pump) is Haryana’s most active track; Component A (landowner) and Component C (grid-pump) are smaller but active.

If you’re a farmer with a diesel pump or no electricity at all on a remote borewell in Mewat or Mahendragarh, Component B is your route. If you already pay a UHBVN or DHBVN agricultural bill in Karnal or Sirsa and want to zero it out, Component C-1 (individual grid-pump solarisation) is your route. If you own 2–10 acres of fallow land near a 33/11 kV substation in Faridabad or Palwal, Component A converts that land into a 25-year PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) income. Heaven Green Energy is HAREDA-empanelled across all 22 districts and handles the full Saral Haryana workflow end-to-end.

Why Haryana Leads in Component B Deployments

Haryana sits in an unusual position within the national PM-KUSUM landscape. The state has high agricultural intensity — wheat, paddy, sugarcane, mustard, and cotton across roughly 35 lakh hectares — but only a moderate diesel-pump base compared to Bihar, Maharashtra, or Uttar Pradesh. What sets Haryana apart is two things: the state government has allocated the highest top-up share (45% for general, 60% for SC/ST and marginal) of any major north Indian state, and the Saral Haryana portal has digitised the full application stack since 2019 — making Haryana the first state where a farmer can apply, track, pay, and receive commissioning intimation entirely online without visiting a HAREDA or DISCOM office.

The state’s groundwater story explains the policy aggression. Haryana is one of the worst-affected states in the CGWB (Central Ground Water Board) over-exploited block list — 88 of the state’s 142 development blocks are classified over-exploited, with water tables dropping 0.5–1 metre every year in Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Jind. Diesel and grid-powered pumps run 10–16 hours a day in the kharif and rabi seasons, drawing roughly 9,000 million units annually of subsidised agricultural electricity that costs the Haryana exchequer ₹6,500–₹7,500 crore in cross-subsidy outflow. Solarising even a quarter of that pump base through KUSUM Component B and C cuts the cross-subsidy bill by ₹1,500+ crore per year while shifting irrigation to a daytime-only pattern that aligns with solar output and naturally caps over-extraction.

Haryana’s wheat-paddy heartland — Karnal, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Panipat, and Sonipat — runs the highest pump HP loads, typically 5 HP submersibles drawing from 80–140 metre borewells. The southern dry belt (Mahendragarh, Rewari, Bhiwani, Hisar, Charkhi Dadri) runs smaller pumps — 3 HP surface or shallow submersibles — because rainfed cotton, bajra, and mustard need less irrigation volume but more hours. The priority Mewat region (Nuh district) has the lowest irrigation coverage in the state at just 47%, and HAREDA allocates a separate Tribal/Backward Block quota for Mewat that fast-tracks Component B applications and unlocks the 90% subsidy tier for marginal farmers.

HAREDA itself has institutional depth that small states lack. Founded in 1995 and one of India’s first state nodal agencies for renewables, HAREDA has run capital subsidy programmes for solar water heaters, biogas plants, and rooftop solar for nearly three decades. Its vendor empanelment list runs to over 80 firms, the district-level Project Officers (POs) handle Saral applications daily, and the kusum.online.gov.in dashboard gives real-time slot availability by district and by HP. For a Haryana farmer applying in Hisar or Rewari in 2026, this maturity translates to faster site surveys, fewer documentation errors, and shorter commissioning lead times than equivalent applicants would experience in eastern or central India.

KUSUM Components in Haryana — A, B, C

PM-KUSUM has three central components, and Haryana implements all three with a strong tilt toward Component B for the diesel-pump replacement market. Each component serves a different farmer profile and has its own Saral Haryana service code, subsidy structure, and ownership model. Picking the wrong component costs months on the portal — so it pays to understand the three tracks before you log in.

Component A — Renewable Energy Power Plant on Farmer’s Land. A landowner (individual, group of farmers, panchayat, or FPO — Farmer Producer Organisation) with 2–10 acres of barren or fallow land within 5 km of a UHBVN or DHBVN substation can install a 500 kW to 2 MW ground-mounted solar plant. The DISCOM signs a 25-year PPA at the HERC (Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission) approved tariff — currently around ₹3.10–₹3.35 per kWh. The farmer either invests the capital and earns the full tariff income (~₹2.8–₹3.2 lakh per acre per year) or leases the land to a developer at ₹35,000–₹65,000 per acre per year. There is no upfront capital subsidy on Component A — the benefit is the long-term off-take guarantee. For deeper sizing economics, see our KUSUM Component A landowner guide.

Component B — Standalone Off-Grid Solar Pump. This is Haryana’s flagship KUSUM track. HAREDA empanels vendors who supply, install, and provide five-year maintenance on solar pumps from 3 HP to 10 HP. The system runs directly off panels with a variable-frequency drive controller — no grid sync, no batteries on most installations. General-category farmers pay 25% of the benchmark cost; the central scheme contributes 30% and Haryana state contributes 45%. SC and marginal farmers pay only 10% — the state share rises to 60%. Most Mewat, Mahendragarh, and Bhiwani applications fall under Component B.

Component C — Grid-Connected Pump Solarisation. For farmers already on a UHBVN or DHBVN agricultural connection. Two sub-models: C-1 Individual Pump Solarisation (a solar array sized to power the existing pump is installed on or near the farmer’s land — surplus daytime energy is fed back to the DISCOM under net metering), and C-2 Feeder Solarisation (entire agricultural feeders are solarised by developers, with farmers retaining their existing supply on a contract basis). C-1 lets a Karnal or Sirsa farmer convert his existing agricultural bill to near-zero while earning export credits during daytime hours when the pump isn’t running. See our KUSUM Component C grid-tied pump guide for the full technical sizing tables.

A general-category farmer in Mahendragarh with a 4-acre bajra-mustard plot, no electricity, and a 5 HP diesel pump is a clear Component B applicant. The same farmer in Karnal with an existing UHBVN agricultural connection becomes a Component C-1 applicant. Picking the right component in week one cuts five weeks off the timeline. For the national-level breakdown across components, read our PM KUSUM complete guide, and for cross-state comparisons see the KUSUM Maharashtra guide, KUSUM Uttar Pradesh guide, and KUSUM Punjab guide.

The 5-Step Haryana KUSUM Application Funnel

This is the framework we use across HAREDA installations — five sequential steps from interest to commissioning, executed almost entirely on the Saral Haryana portal. It applies to Components B and C-1, which together cover 96% of farmer applications in the state. Component A follows a separate tender-driven workflow that we cover in the Component A landowner guide.

Step 1: Eligibility Check and Component Selection (Day 0–4)

Before opening Saral Haryana, settle three questions. Do you have a UHBVN or DHBVN electricity connection on the land where you want the pump? If yes, Component C-1; if no, Component B. Which category does the applicant fall under — General, SC, OBC, Backward Class, or Marginal Farmer (land under 1 hectare)? Your contribution drops from 25% to 10% if you qualify as SC or marginal. And what is your borewell depth? Under 60 metres takes a 3 HP shallow submersible, 60–120 metres takes a 5 HP submersible, 120+ metres takes 7.5 HP or 10 HP.

Pull your jamabandi (land record from the Haryana revenue department), Aadhaar, UHBVN/DHBVN bill if any, caste certificate where applicable, and bank passbook. Confirm the name on the jamabandi matches your Aadhaar exactly — this is the single most common rejection cause in HAREDA applications. If you’re a tenant farmer (battaidaar), get a notarised consent letter from the landowner with the owner’s jamabandi attached. Use the Heaven Green solar calculator to estimate your pump cost and farmer share before you start.

Step 2: Saral Haryana Registration and Service Application (Day 5–9)

Open saralharyana.gov.in, register with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, and complete OTP verification. Saral is a single sign-on for over 600 Haryana citizen services — once you have an account, the KUSUM application is one of them.

Once logged in:

1. Search the service catalogue for “PM-KUSUM Solar Pump” or directly select “HAREDA” from the department list.
2. Choose the component — Component B (off-grid) or Component C-1 (grid-tied).
3. Select your district, tehsil, and village. The portal auto-pulls block-level allocation availability from HAREDA’s slot database. Some districts (Karnal, Hisar, Kurukshetra) fill within weeks of a quota refresh — submission timing matters.
4. Enter pump specifications — surface or submersible, HP rating, borewell depth, and water source (open well, tubewell, or canal).
5. Upload all documents in the prescribed format (see the §Documents Checklist below).
6. Pay the application fee (₹500 for Component B, refundable on rejection) via Bharat Kosh / UPI.
7. Submit — Saral generates a Saral ID (SR Number) and an HAREDA application reference number (ARN). Save both and screenshot the confirmation page.

The Saral ID is what you use for all status tracking, SMS updates, and grievance escalation. HAREDA receives the application in its internal queue for technical review.

Step 3: HAREDA Technical Approval and Vendor Selection (Day 10–35)

HAREDA’s district Project Officer reviews the application against four checks — jamabandi validity, category eligibility, technical fit between pump HP and panel sizing (typically 2.5x of HP in kWp — a 5 HP pump needs roughly 4.5–5 kWp of panels), and the BIS IS 17385 standard for solar pump testing. For Component C-1, UHBVN or DHBVN also runs a feasibility check on the distribution transformer feeding the existing agricultural connection.

Once technically cleared, the portal shows you the HAREDA-empanelled vendor list filtered to your district. You select a vendor — and this is the single decision that determines whether your installation runs smoothly or stalls for weeks. Heaven Green Energy is HAREDA-empanelled across all 22 Haryana districts. The vendor contacts you within 5 working days to schedule the physical site survey, verifies panel orientation, mounting plan, and pump compatibility, and issues a final cost sheet. This stage runs 15–25 working days for clean applications. The HAREDA approval letter arrives via Saral SMS and is downloadable from your Saral dashboard.

Step 4: Farmer Contribution Payment and Installation (Day 36–70)

Pay your contribution share to the empanelled vendor by demand draft, RTGS, NEFT, or UPI. For a general-category 5 HP submersible against a HAREDA benchmark cost of ₹3.50 lakh, that’s roughly ₹85,000–₹1.50 lakh out of pocket depending on tank, structure, and bore depth additions. For SC or marginal-category applicants, the same 5 HP pump costs only ₹35,000 out of pocket. Once payment clears, the vendor schedules installation — panel mounting structure fabrication, panel installation (rooftop, ground-mounted, or solar tracker), submersible pump installation, controller box wiring, and earthing per IS 3043. Installation typically takes 3–5 working days for a 5 HP system.

For Component C-1, UHBVN or DHBVN must also replace the existing single-direction meter with a bi-directional net meter to enable export crediting. The vendor coordinates this; DISCOM field staff execute it during the installation window. The vendor uploads installation photos, single-line diagram, panel and controller serial numbers, and earth-pit photographs to the Saral Haryana portal for HAREDA inspection scheduling.

Step 5: HAREDA Inspection, Commissioning, and Subsidy Release (Day 71–100)

HAREDA’s district inspector or a third-party agency conducts a physical inspection within 10–15 working days of installation upload. The check covers panel count and ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) listing, controller make and serial, earthing per IS 3043, structural integrity of the mounting, and a pump-running test where the inspector turns the pump on and measures water discharge against the rated capacity at the relevant total dynamic head. Pumps are verified against the BIS IS 17385 standard for solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. For Component C-1, the bi-directional meter is also sealed during this visit.

After successful inspection, HAREDA uploads the commissioning certificate to Saral. The central 30% subsidy is released by MNRE to HAREDA, and HAREDA releases the combined central + state share to the vendor within 30–45 days. The farmer’s five-year AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) period begins from the commissioning date. From the farmer’s perspective, the pump is operational immediately after Step 4 — the subsidy disbursement in Step 5 is a vendor-side transaction that doesn’t affect daily pump operation.

Haryana KUSUM Documents Checklist

Document quality is the single biggest determinant of application speed on Saral Haryana. Across the HAREDA installations we tracked through 2024–25, applications with clean, pre-verified documents moved to commissioning in 75–95 days. Applications with even one document defect averaged 130–160 days because of the re-upload loop and re-verification at the district office. Pull this entire list together before opening Saral Haryana.

For applicants in priority blocks of Mewat (Nuh district), additional certification from the District Backward Block Officer may be required to fast-track allocation under the priority quota. Apply for this in week one — it adds 10–15 days if discovered late at HAREDA review.

Get a free Haryana KUSUM document review. Our Karnal and Rewari teams check your jamabandi, Aadhaar, and bank seeding before you submit on Saral Haryana — catches the small errors that cause 70%+ of HAREDA rejections. Get your free quote →

Subsidy Share: Central + Haryana State + Farmer (Haryana Most Generous)

Haryana’s PM-KUSUM subsidy structure is the most generous of any large state in north India. The total subsidy on a Component B or C-1 solar pump comes from three sources — MNRE (central), the Government of Haryana (state top-up channelled through HAREDA), and the farmer’s own contribution. The exact split depends on farmer category, with absolute rupee values scaling with pump HP.

To put rupees against these percentages, consider the 2026 HAREDA benchmark cost for a 5 HP submersible pump system — approximately ₹3.50 lakh installed. A general-category farmer pays ₹87,500; the central scheme contributes ₹1.05 lakh and the Haryana state contributes ₹1.57 lakh. An SC or marginal farmer pays only ₹35,000 out of pocket — the state top-up rises to ₹2.10 lakh. For a 7.5 HP submersible (₹4.60 lakh benchmark), the general farmer’s share is ₹1.15 lakh and the SC/marginal farmer’s share is ₹46,000. For 3 HP surface pumps appropriate to the southern dry belt, the general farmer share is just ₹55,000–₹65,000.

The 30% central share is fixed by MNRE — see the MNRE PM-KUSUM scheme page for the national notification, and the HAREDA portal for the state share order. Disbursement sequence: the farmer pays his share to the vendor upfront against the cost sheet; the vendor installs, gets inspected, and is then reimbursed by HAREDA for the central + state portion. The farmer never receives money in his account on Component B — the benefit is delivered as a discounted pump price plus 5-year warranty coverage by the vendor. For state-by-state contrasts, see the KUSUM Maharashtra subsidy breakdown and KUSUM Punjab breakdown. Haryana’s 75% general share beats Punjab’s 60% by a clear margin.

Common Rejection Reasons in Haryana KUSUM

The rejection pattern in HAREDA applications clusters around six recurring issues. Five of them are document-side errors that take 15 minutes to fix before submission and 6–8 weeks to fix after the Saral portal returns the application. Pre-checking against this list is the single highest-impact action you can take before clicking Submit.

1. 1
   Land record discrepancy in revenue records. The jamabandi and the village patwari's working register sometimes show different ownership entries due to pending mutation or inheritance updates. HAREDA cross-checks both. Get a fresh jamabandi and confirm the patwari's register matches before applying — pending mutation cases must be regularised through a Tehsildar mutation order first.
2. 2
   Name mismatch between jamabandi and Aadhaar. Jamabandi entries often carry the ancestral form ("Ramesh Kumar son of Bharat Singh") while Aadhaar uses the shortened form ("Ramesh Kumar"). HAREDA accepts a Tehsildar's name-affidavit as bridging proof — get it before applying.
3. 3
   Bank not Aadhaar-seeded. Even though Component B delivers the subsidy through vendor reimbursement rather than direct DBT, HAREDA still requires Aadhaar–bank seeding for verification at Saral level. Seed it at any branch — takes 5 minutes and prevents the entire application from being held at the verification stage.
4. 4
   Pump HP exceeds block-level groundwater cap. Over-exploited blocks in central Haryana (parts of Kurukshetra, Karnal, Jind, Kaithal) cap KUSUM pump HP at 5 under the CGWB-aligned HAREDA notification. Applying for 7.5 HP in a 5 HP cap zone triggers rejection. Check your block's classification on the [HAREDA portal](https://hareda.gov.in/) before submission.
5. 5
   Existing solar pump on the same khasra. A khasra (survey number) is allowed only one KUSUM pump in Haryana. If a prior application — even by a different family member — was approved on the same survey number, the new application is auto-rejected on Saral. Verify via the HAREDA beneficiary search before applying.
6. 6
   Caste or marginal-farmer certificate not Tehsildar-issued. Self-printed or Gram Panchayat certificates are not accepted by HAREDA for the SC/marginal 90% tier. Only Tehsildar-issued or sub-divisional magistrate certificates work — and they must be dated within the last 3 years.

For rejections that do happen, HAREDA allows resubmission within 30 days of the Saral rejection notification without restarting the workflow — the application reference number stays valid. Use that window to fix the flagged document and re-upload. For complex rejections (HP-cap disputes, block-level allocation exhaustion), file a written representation with the HAREDA Project Officer at the district office; appeals are reviewed within 21 days. The Saral Haryana grievance portal also accepts online escalation.

Pump Selection by Region: Karnal/Kurukshetra vs Mahendragarh vs Mewat

The right pump HP depends on three things — crop water requirement, soil type, and borewell depth. Haryana’s three big farming belts have distinctly different requirements, and applying with the wrong HP either underperforms (a paddy farmer with 3 HP cannot meet flood-irrigation demand) or oversizes the system (a bajra farmer with 7.5 HP wastes subsidy quota and farmer share when 3 HP would suffice).

Verdict. For a wheat-paddy farmer in Karnal or Kurukshetra running a 5 HP submersible at 80–140 metres depth, Component B at 75% subsidy turns a ₹3.5 lakh pump into an ₹87,500 farmer-share decision with 5-year vendor AMC included — payback against diesel costs lands inside 12 months. For a Mahendragarh or Bhiwani bajra-mustard farmer on a 3 HP shallow pump, the same 75% lands the farmer share around ₹55,000 — payback inside 10 months. For a Mewat marginal farmer at the 90% tier, the farmer share drops to ₹30,000–₹40,000 for a 3 HP pump, and the pump pays for itself in the first irrigation season. Saral Haryana online beats offline by a clear margin if you have basic digital access — the SMS milestone tracking alone saves 2–3 office visits.

The panel sizing rule — 2.5x of HP in kWp — comes from MNRE’s standard PM-KUSUM specification. A 5 HP pump needs roughly 4.5–5.0 kWp of panels after accounting for system efficiency losses. Haryana’s high summer irradiance (5.4–6.1 peak sun hours per day in May–June) means even the standard sizing delivers full pump-run hours through the peak kharif months. Winter pump-run hours are shorter (4.5–5 hours per day in December–January), which is fine for the rabi wheat cycle which requires less daily volume.

How Heaven Green Energy Helps Haryana Farmers

Heaven Green Energy is HAREDA-empanelled and operates across all 22 Haryana districts. Our field teams in Karnal, Hisar, Rewari, and Faridabad have handled hundreds of KUSUM applications since the Saral Haryana portal launched, and we are one of the few EPC firms with end-to-end documentation, installation, and AMC capabilities for both standalone (Component B) and grid-tied (Component C-1) systems across the wheat-paddy north and the dry south.

Our process is built around the rejection patterns documented above. Every application goes through a 30-minute document pre-check before Saral submission — jamabandi-Aadhaar name matching, bank Aadhaar-seeding verification, CGWB-aligned pump HP cap validation, and khasra deduplication search against the HAREDA beneficiary database. The errors that cause 70%+ of HAREDA rejections never reach Saral because we catch them at the door.

• PM-KUSUM and DREBP Services — dedicated Saral Haryana application support, HAREDA vendor coordination, and full-cycle pump installation across Components A, B, and C.
• Solar Calculator — quick estimate of your KUSUM subsidy share and annual diesel savings for your specific pump HP and crop pattern.
• Component A landowner guide — for landowners with 2–10 acres near UHBVN/DHBVN substations considering the 25-year PPA route.
• Component C grid-tied pump guide — for existing UHBVN/DHBVN connected farmers wanting net-metered solar.
• KUSUM UP application guide — cross-state comparison for farmers near the UP border.
• KUSUM Punjab application guide — cross-state comparison for farmers near the Punjab border.

Our installations use ALMM-listed tier-1 panels (Waaree, Adani, Tata, Vikram), BIS-certified pump controllers, and stainless-steel impeller submersible pumps tested to the BIS IS 17385 standard appropriate for Haryana’s deep-borewell aquifer conditions. The HAREDA five-year AMC is honoured directly by our service teams, with quarterly visits during the first 18 months and panel-cleaning instructions provided in Hindi for the farmer’s own use between visits.

For the broader national context on KUSUM, including Component A landowner lease economics and detailed Component C-1 sizing tables, see our PM KUSUM complete guide. For an interactive estimate of your specific KUSUM scenario in Haryana, run the numbers through our solar calculator or write to our team via the contact page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the HAREDA PM-KUSUM process take from Saral application to commissioning?

The complete timeline from Saral Haryana submission to pump commissioning runs 75–100 days for a clean Component B application. Eligibility check and document upload takes 4–9 days, HAREDA technical approval 15–25 working days, installation 3–5 days, and inspection plus commissioning 10–15 working days. Subsidy reimbursement to the vendor takes another 30–45 days after commissioning. Component C-1 applications add 10–15 days for the UHBVN or DHBVN distribution transformer feasibility check and bi-directional net meter installation. Delays come from jamabandi-Aadhaar name mismatches, CGWB pump-HP cap conflicts, and bank Aadhaar-seeding gaps — all preventable with a Step 1 pre-check.

What is the maximum subsidy I can claim under PM-KUSUM in Haryana?

A general or OBC farmer receives 75% subsidy (30% central + 45% Haryana state) on the benchmark cost of a standalone solar pump up to 10 HP. SC and marginal farmers (holding under 1 hectare) receive 90% subsidy (30% central + 60% state). On a 5 HP submersible pump with benchmark cost of ₹3.50 lakh, the general farmer pays ₹87,500 and the SC/marginal farmer pays ₹35,000. Haryana’s 45% state share for general farmers is the highest of any major north Indian state — Punjab’s PEDA offers 30% state share, UP’s UPNEDA offers 35% state share. Component C-1 grid-pump solarisation follows the same subsidy structure with identical category-wise shares.

Where do I apply for PM-KUSUM in Haryana — Saral or the national portal?

In Haryana, the primary application route is the state’s single-window Saral Haryana portal at saralharyana.gov.in under the HAREDA service catalogue. Saral integrates the central KUSUM portal at kusum.online.gov.in under the hood, so the application is automatically routed to MNRE for the central 30% subsidy approval. You do not need to apply on two portals. The Saral ID generated after submission is your single tracking reference for all status updates, SMS alerts, and grievance escalation.

Can I apply for KUSUM in Haryana if my borewell is over 120 metres deep?

Yes, but the pump HP selection becomes critical. Borewells deeper than 120 metres typically require 7.5 HP or 10 HP submersible pumps, which translate to 6.5–9.0 kWp of installed panels. The HAREDA benchmark cost for a 10 HP pump is approximately ₹5.80 lakh — the general farmer pays ₹1.45 lakh, the SC/marginal farmer pays ₹58,000. However, several central Haryana blocks (parts of Kurukshetra, Karnal, Jind, Kaithal) are classified as over-exploited under the CGWB notification, and HAREDA caps the maximum allowable pump HP at 5 in these blocks regardless of borewell depth. Check your block’s classification on the HAREDA portal before finalising HP — applying for 7.5 HP in a 5 HP cap block triggers automatic rejection.

Does UHBVN or DHBVN pay for surplus solar units from a Component C-1 pump in Haryana?

Yes, at the agricultural net metering tariff set by HERC (Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission) — currently around ₹3.10–₹3.35 per kWh. Under Component C-1, your existing UHBVN or DHBVN agricultural connection is converted to net metered, and surplus solar generated during daytime hours (when the pump is not running) is exported to the grid. Net surplus units carry forward in the billing cycle and are settled annually at the agricultural feed-in tariff. Self-consumption (using solar to run the pump directly) is always worth more than export, so size the system to your daily pump-run pattern rather than maximising for grid export.

What documents does HAREDA specifically require beyond the national PM-KUSUM list?

HAREDA accepts the standard MNRE document set plus four Haryana-specific items. First, the jamabandi (land record) from jamabandi.nic.in dated within the last 6 months — not the equivalent record from other states. Second, the patwari’s working register entry confirming agricultural classification. Third, for SC and marginal farmers, a Tehsildar-issued certificate; Gram Panchayat or self-printed versions are rejected. Fourth, for Mewat priority-block applicants, a District Backward Block Officer endorsement to access the priority quota. All four are uploaded directly into the Saral Haryana workflow at Step 2.

Can a tenant farmer (battaidaar) apply for KUSUM in Haryana?

Yes. Tenant farmers (battaidaars) are eligible for both Component B and Component C-1 in Haryana provided they submit a notarised No Objection Certificate from the landowner along with the landowner’s jamabandi. The solar pump and subsidy entitlement are registered in the tenant farmer’s name. The arrangement typically requires a written tenancy agreement with at least three years remaining, and the landowner must consent to the pump remaining on the land for the 25-year design life of the system even if the tenancy changes hands.

Is the 90% subsidy tier available to all SC farmers in Haryana or only to marginal SC farmers?

All SC farmers in Haryana qualify for the 90% tier (30% central + 60% Haryana state) regardless of landholding size — provided they submit a valid Tehsildar-issued caste certificate dated within the last three years. The 90% tier is also available to non-SC marginal farmers holding under 1 hectare, with a Patwari-issued marginal-farmer certificate. This is broader than several other states where the 90% tier is restricted to SC-marginal overlap only. The enhanced tier is a deliberate Haryana state policy choice to expand coverage in low-income farming categories.

What happens if I miss the HAREDA inspection slot in Step 5?

If the HAREDA inspector or third-party agency cannot complete the inspection within the scheduled 10–15 working day window — typically due to farmer absence at the site or pending vendor uploads — the application is held in pending status on Saral but is not rejected. The vendor or farmer can request a re-scheduling through the Saral grievance form, and the inspection is rescheduled within 7 working days. Inspections missed for more than 60 days without re-scheduling cause the application to lapse, after which a fresh submission with a new fee is required. Always coordinate the inspection date with both the vendor and a farmer-side family member who can be present at the site.

Can I combine a KUSUM pump with the Haryana state’s separate solar rooftop scheme on the same farm?

Yes. The KUSUM pump system (Component B or C-1) and a residential or farmhouse rooftop solar system under PM Suryaghar are separate schemes administered through different HAREDA channels. The KUSUM subsidy covers the agricultural pump only; the Suryaghar subsidy (₹78,000 maximum) covers the residential rooftop system on the farmhouse or homestead. The two schemes are independent and can be applied for in parallel through Saral Haryana. For the Suryaghar process, see our PM Suryaghar guides. The HAREDA empanelled vendor list is shared across both schemes, so the same installer can handle both jobs.