PM Kusum Yojana Uttar Pradesh: Application Guide 2026

Uttar Pradesh has roughly 14 lakh agricultural electricity connections on UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited) feeders, plus an additional 7 to 9 lakh diesel and off-grid pumps spread across Bundelkhand’s drought belt, eastern UP’s small-holding districts, and the deep-aquifer plains of western UP. PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) runs in UP through the state Department of Agriculture (UP DoA) for standalone pumps, with UPPCL’s DISCOMs on the grid side. As of 31 July 2026, MNRE data show UP with 71,538 standalone pumps installed against 1,07,266 sanctioned, 8,654 grid-connected pumps solarised individually (12,000 sanctioned) and 2,477 under feeder-level solarisation (3,70,000 sanctioned). For a Bundelkhand wheat farmer in Jhansi or a Saharanpur sugarcane grower in western UP, the scheme delivers at least 60% subsidy on solar pumps, frees the family from diesel costs, and removes the 10 to 14 hour daily wait for grid power that defines monsoon-season cropping.

This guide walks through UP’s KUSUM application process, the UPPCL coordination layer (and its four sub-DISCOMs), documents the UP portal specifically flags, the subsidy share by category, pump HP selection by region, and the rejection patterns we see most often across our Bundelkhand and western UP installations.

Direct answer. MNRE lists the Uttar Pradesh Department of Agriculture as the Component B implementing agency, with applications at pmkusum.upagriculture.com and UPPCL’s four sub-DISCOMs on the grid side. Central subsidy is 30% and the state adds at least 30%, so the farmer pays at most 40%. New rounds depend on fresh allocations; implementation runs to 31 March 2027.

If you farm in Bundelkhand and rely on diesel pumps to lift water 60 to 120 metres from over-drilled borewells, Component B is your route. If you already pay a UPPCL agricultural bill and want to zero it out, Component C-1 (individual grid-pump solarisation) is the right path. If you own 2 to 10 acres of fallow land within 5 km of a UPPCL substation, Component A turns that land into a 25-year income stream. Heaven Green Energy is empanelled with UPNEDA across all four UPPCL DISCOM regions and handles the entire workflow end-to-end.

Why Uttar Pradesh Is a Top KUSUM State

Uttar Pradesh has the largest absolute agricultural population in India, roughly 2.4 crore farming households, and the most uneven irrigation profile of any major state. Western UP’s mechanised districts (Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor) run deep-tubewell sugarcane and rice cycles with 12 to 16 hours of daily pump demand during peak summer. Eastern UP’s smaller landholdings (Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Ballia, Deoria) cluster around 1 to 2 acre plots that need 3 HP surface pumps for paddy nurseries and vegetable patches. Bundelkhand, the seven-district drought belt of Jhansi, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, and Jalaun, runs on diesel-lifted irrigation from 100 to 180 metre borewells because the UPPCL grid in Bundelkhand averages 6 to 9 hours of farm-feeder supply daily, much of it at night when farmers cannot safely operate pumps.

That asymmetry shapes the KUSUM economics. UPPCL recovers ₹1.10/kWh from farmers on the metered agricultural tariff and supplies that power at an average cost of ₹6.20/kWh, a cross-subsidy gap of ₹5/kWh that, multiplied across 14 lakh connections, costs the state exchequer ₹18,000+ crore per year. Solarising agricultural supply is one of the main levers to compress this gap. The MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) allocation for UP is among the larger state allocations, with 1,07,266 standalone pumps sanctioned under Component B and 3,70,000 pumps under feeder-level solarisation as of 31 July 2026.

The geography reinforces the case. Bundelkhand’s groundwater depletion has crossed alarm thresholds in 22 of 35 blocks per the Central Ground Water Board’s 2024 assessment, diesel-lifted irrigation has become both economically and ecologically unsustainable. Solar pumps with controller-managed variable-frequency drives reduce over-extraction by aligning pump-run hours to daytime solar availability rather than 14-hour diesel marathons. Western UP’s mechanised farms achieve diesel savings of ₹1.20–₹1.80 lakh per pump per year on 7.5 HP installations. Eastern UP’s smaller 3 HP applications save ₹40,000–₹60,000 per year. All three regions translate the farmer contribution (at most 40%, as little as 10% upfront with a bank loan) into a payback of a few months to a little over a year.

The Agriculture Department runs Component B through its district offices, which carry out the feasibility study for selected farmers before installation, and the empanelled vendor base has field presence in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Varanasi, and Jhansi.

KUSUM Components in UP, A, B, C Overview

PM-KUSUM has three central components. UP implements them through different agencies (the Agriculture Department for standalone pumps, with UPPCL’s DISCOMs on grid-connected work), with state-specific rules such as pump HP caps in over-extracted groundwater blocks. Each component serves a different farmer profile, has its own application route, subsidy structure, and ownership model. Picking the wrong component costs months, so it pays to understand the three tracks before opening the portal. For the scheme’s national mechanics and MNRE guidelines behind all three components, see this PM-KUSUM explainer.

Component A, Renewable Energy Power Plant on Farmer’s Land. A farmer (or a group of farmers, panchayat, or FPO) with 2 to 10 acres of barren or fallow land within 5 km of a UPPCL 33/11 kV substation can install a 500 kW to 2 MW ground-mounted solar plant. UPPCL signs a 25-year PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) at the UPERC (Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) approved tariff. The farmer either invests capital and earns the full tariff income (~₹3.0 to 3.2 lakh per acre per year) or leases the land to a developer at ₹30,000–₹50,000 per acre per year. There is no direct capital subsidy on Component A, the subsidy mechanism is the guaranteed off-take and 25-year tariff. In UP, MNRE data show just 1 MW installed under Component A as of July 2026. For the deep details, see our KUSUM Component A landowner guide.

Component B, Standalone Off-Grid Solar Pump. For farmers without a UPPCL electricity connection, typically the diesel-pump base across Bundelkhand and tribal western UP. Empanelled vendors supply, install, and provide a five-year maintenance contract on solar pumps; central CFA covers pumps up to 7.5 HP. The system runs directly off solar panels using a variable-frequency drive controller, no grid sync, no batteries in the standard specification. Under MNRE’s rules the central share is 30% and the state at least 30%, so the farmer pays at most 40%, of which up to 30% can be a bank loan. MNRE requires the state to pay at least 30% on top of its 30%; any extra concession for particular categories or districts is set in the Agriculture Department’s advertisement for that round. Most Bundelkhand applications fall under Component B. For the full off-grid application walkthrough, see our Component B application guide.

Component C, Grid-Connected Pump Solarisation. For farmers already on a UPPCL agricultural connection. Two sub-models run in parallel: C-1 Individual Pump Solarisation (a solar plant sized to power the existing pump is installed near the farmer’s land, surplus generation goes back to UPPCL under agricultural net metering) and C-2 Feeder Solarisation (entire 11 kV agricultural feeders are solarised by developers under EOI tenders, with farmers retaining their existing supply). C-1 lets a farmer convert his agricultural bill to near-zero while also earning credits for daytime export. See our KUSUM Component C grid-tied pump guide for the technical sizing rules.

A general-category farmer in Banda (Bundelkhand) with a 4-acre wheat plot, no electricity, and a 5 HP diesel pump is a Component B applicant. The same farmer in Saharanpur (western UP) with an existing PVVNL (Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam) connection becomes a Component C-1 applicant. Picking the right track in week one cuts six weeks off the timeline. For the national-level breakdown, see our PM KUSUM complete guide. For the state comparison, see our KUSUM Maharashtra application guide and KUSUM Rajasthan guide.

The 5-Step UP KUSUM Application Funnel

This is the framework we use across UP installations, five sequential steps from interest to commissioning. It applies to Components B and C-1, which together cover 95% of farmer applications. Component A and Component C-2 follow a different tender-driven workflow that we cover separately. We call it The 5-Step UP KUSUM Application Funnel, and it works because every step has a defined output and a clear escalation path inside the department’s district office network.

Step 1: Eligibility Check and Component Selection (Day 0 to 5)

Before opening any portal, settle three questions on paper. Do you have a UPPCL agricultural connection on the land where the pump will sit? If yes, you are a Component C-1 applicant; if no, you are a Component B applicant. Which sub-DISCOM bills your area? UPPCL operates through four sub-DISCOMs, PuVVNL (Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, eastern UP), MVVNL (Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, central UP), PVVNL (Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, western UP), and DVVNL (Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, southern UP including Bundelkhand). The sub-DISCOM determines who handles Component C-1 net metering and feasibility. Which category does the applicant fall under: General, OBC, SC, or ST? Check the current advertisement for any category concession.

Pull your khatauni (UP land record), Aadhaar, UPPCL bill if any, caste certificate if you fall in a reserved category, and your bank passbook. Confirm the name on the khatauni matches Aadhaar, this is the single most common rejection cause in UP KUSUM applications. If you are a tenant farmer, get a notarised consent letter from the landowner with both khataunis attached.

Step 2: Portal Registration and Document Upload (Day 6 to 10)

Open the Agriculture Department’s PM-KUSUM portal at pmkusum.upagriculture.com during the advertised application period and register with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Choose your district and tehsil. Applications are taken district-wise against the state’s MNRE targets, and popular districts fill quickly, so this step is time-sensitive.

Enter pump details: surface or submersible, desired HP, borewell depth, water source (open well, borewell, or canal), and crop pattern. Upload all documents in single PDF per category (khatauni, Aadhaar, bank, caste certificate, photographs). Cross-check every field against the source document before submitting. The portal generates a beneficiary application number, note it and screenshot the confirmation page. Track progress on the same portal using that number.

Step 3: Technical Approval and Vendor Allotment (Day 11 to 35)

The department’s district office reviews the application against three checks, khatauni validity, category eligibility, and technical fit between pump HP, borewell depth, and panel sizing (typically 2.5x of HP in kWp, a 5 HP pump needs roughly 4.5 to 5 kWp of panels). For Component C-1, the relevant UPPCL sub-DISCOM also runs a feasibility check on the 11 kV distribution transformer that feeds the existing agricultural connection to ensure it has headroom for solar export.

Once approved, the department allots an empanelled vendor, either through farmer choice (where the portal allows preference) or by district-level rotation. The vendor contacts you within 5 working days to schedule a site survey. They verify the survey findings against the application, confirm panel orientation and mounting plan (typically south-facing 25° tilt in UP), and issue a final cost sheet. This stage takes 15 to 25 working days for clean applications. Approval letters arrive via SMS and email.

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

Pay your farmer share in the district-wise bank account specified by the department (the published UP process has registered farmers deposit their share in specified banks). At the 40% maximum, the share on a 5 HP submersible costing about ₹2.85 lakh is about ₹1.14 lakh, of which up to 30% of cost can be financed by a bank loan. Once payment clears, the vendor schedules installation, structure fabrication, panel mounting on ground-mounted frames or trackers (rooftop in UP is rare for KUSUM because the pump sits at the borewell), submersible pump installation, controller box wiring, and earthing. Installation typically takes 3 to 5 working days.

For Component C-1, the sub-DISCOM must also replace the existing single-direction meter with a bi-directional meter to enable agricultural net metering. This is coordinated by the vendor but executed by UPPCL field staff, schedule it within the installation window to avoid a return visit. The vendor uploads installation photos, single-line diagram, and equipment serial numbers to the state portal for inspection scheduling.

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

The department’s district inspector or a third-party agency conducts a physical inspection within 10 to 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 (the inspector turns the pump on and measures water discharge against the rated capacity). For Component C-1, the bi-directional meter is also sealed during this visit.

After successful inspection, the department issues the commissioning certificate. The central 30% subsidy is released by MNRE to the state agency, which releases the combined central + state share to the vendor within 30 to 45 days. The farmer’s five-year AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) period begins from commissioning date. The pump becomes operational immediately after Step 4, the subsidy disbursement in Step 5 is between the state agency and the vendor and does not affect daily pump operation.

UP KUSUM Documents Checklist

Document quality is the single biggest determinant of application speed. Across the UP installations we tracked through 2024 to 25, applications with clean, pre-verified documents moved to commissioning in 75 to 95 days. Applications with even one document defect averaged 140 to 170 days because of the re-upload and re-verification loops. Pull this entire list together before opening the portal.

The published UP process asks for ID proof (voter ID, Aadhaar, driving licence or similar), land documents (khasra, khatauni) and a bank passbook at registration; keep the rest ready for the district feasibility visit.

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Subsidy Share: Central + UP State + Farmer

The cost of a KUSUM Component B or C-1 solar pump in UP is funded from three sources, MNRE (central), the Government of Uttar Pradesh state share, and the farmer’s own contribution. MNRE requires the state to pay at least 30% on top of its 30%; any extra concession for particular categories or districts is set in the Agriculture Department’s advertisement for that round. Absolute rupee values scale with pump HP. For a national-level breakdown of the KUSUM yojana subsidy structure, see this KUSUM yojana agricultural solar subsidy guide.

To put rupees against these percentages, take a 5 HP submersible pump costing approximately ₹2.85 lakh. At the minimum split, the farmer’s share is about ₹1.14 lakh, of which about ₹28,500 is paid upfront if the rest is taken as a bank loan; the central scheme contributes ₹85,500 and the state at least ₹85,500. For a 7.5 HP submersible (about ₹3.80 lakh) the farmer’s share at the minimum split is about ₹1.52 lakh. For comparison, see the KUSUM Maharashtra guide (10% farmer share, 5% for SC/ST) and the KUSUM Rajasthan guide.

The 30% central share is fixed by MNRE and does not vary, see the MNRE PM-KUSUM scheme page for the official notification. The state share comes from the UP budget. The disbursement order: the farmer pays his share first; the vendor installs and is then paid the central + state portion after commissioning inspection. The farmer never receives money directly, the benefit is delivered as a discounted pump price plus 5-year warranty coverage.

For UP-specific advertisements and application status, see the Agriculture Department’s portal at pmkusum.upagriculture.com, and the UPPCL portal for grid connections. UPNEDA (upneda.org.in) is the state renewable energy agency for other programmes.

Common Rejection Reasons in UP KUSUM

The rejection pattern in UP KUSUM applications clusters around five recurring issues. Most of them are document-side problems that take 15 minutes to fix before submission and 6 to 8 weeks to fix after rejection. Pre-checking against this list is the single highest-impact action you can take.

1. 1
   Name mismatch between khatauni and Aadhaar. Khatauni records often carry the ancestral or patronymic form ("Ram Sahay Putra Hari Prasad") while Aadhaar uses the modern form ("Ram Sahay"). Get a Lekhpal name-correction entry through the tehsil before applying, this fixes it for all government schemes simultaneously.
2. 2
   Khatauni older than 6 months. Old land records are a common reason for rejection. Pull a fresh extract from upbhulekh.gov.in on the day you submit the application.
3. 3
   Bank not Aadhaar-seeded. Even though Components B and C-1 deliver the subsidy through vendor reimbursement rather than direct DBT, the department still requires Aadhaar-seeded bank linkage for verification. Seed it at any branch, takes 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Pump HP exceeds groundwater sustainability cap. Blocks in over-extracted groundwater zones (parts of western UP and central UP) cap KUSUM pump HP at 5. Applying for 7.5 HP in a 5 HP cap block triggers rejection. Check the CGWB block classification at cgwb.gov.in before sizing.
5. 5
   Existing solar pump on the same gata/khasra. A gata (UP survey number) is allowed only one KUSUM pump installation. If a prior application was approved on the same survey number, even by a different family member, the new application is auto-rejected. Verify via the department's beneficiary list before applying.

For rejections that do happen, resubmission is often possible within 30 days of the rejection notification without restarting from scratch, the application reference number stays valid. Use that window to fix the flagged document and re-upload. If you need to challenge the rejection on technical grounds (e.g., pump HP cap dispute), file a written representation with the department’s district office; appeals are reviewed within 21 days.

Pump Selection: Western UP vs Central UP vs Bundelkhand

The right pump HP depends on three things, crop water requirement, borewell depth, and groundwater sustainability classification. UP’s four farming belts have distinctly different requirements, and applying the wrong HP either under-performs (sugarcane farmer with 3 HP cannot meet flood-irrigation demand) or oversizes the system (vegetable farmer with 7.5 HP burns through subsidy budget when 3 HP would suffice).

Verdict. For a Bundelkhand farmer without an existing UPPCL connection, Component B is the obvious winner: the upfront payment on a 5 HP pump can be about ₹28,500 with a bank loan for the rest of the farmer share, and diesel savings of ₹70,000+ per year clear the upfront cash inside six months. For a western UP sugarcane farmer with a metered connection, Component C-1 at 7.5 HP makes sense because the existing agricultural bill (₹3,500–₹6,000/month) drops to zero and surplus daytime exports add a small credit. For an eastern UP small-holder cultivating paddy and vegetables on 1 to 2 acres, a 3 HP Component B installation at the minimum 60% subsidy leaves a farmer share of roughly ₹70,000–₹80,000 (much of it can be on a bank loan) and pays back in about 1.5 to 2 years on diesel savings alone.

The panel sizing rule, 2.5x of HP in kWp, comes from MNRE’s standard system specification. A 7.5 HP pump needs 7.5 × 2.5 = 18.75 HP-equivalent kWp, which translates to roughly 6.5 to 7.0 kWp of installed panels accounting for system efficiency losses. Western UP’s longer pump-run hours (sugarcane needs 14+ hours/day in peak summer) sometimes justify oversized panels at 3x HP for additional daily output, but the extra panel cost above the standard ratio is not subsidised under KUSUM rates, it falls on the farmer.

How Heaven Green Energy Helps UP Farmers

Heaven Green Energy is UPNEDA-empanelled and operates across all six UP regions, western UP, central UP, Bundelkhand, eastern UP, Rohilkhand, and Terai. Our field teams covering Lucknow, Meerut, Jhansi, and Varanasi have handled hundreds of KUSUM applications since the scheme launched in the state. We are one of the few EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firms with end-to-end documentation, installation, and AMC capabilities for both standalone Component B and grid-tied Component C-1 pump systems across UPPCL’s four sub-DISCOMs.

Our process is built around the rejection patterns documented above. Every application goes through a 30-minute document pre-check before submission, Aadhaar-khatauni name matching, bank seeding verification, CGWB block HP-cap validation, and gata-level deduplication search. The errors that cause 70%+ of rejections never reach the portal because we catch them at the door.

• PM-KUSUM and DREBP Services: dedicated UP KUSUM application support, vendor empanelment, 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.
• PM Suryaghar UPPCL process: companion residential rooftop guide for households on UPPCL feeders.
• Component A landowner guide: for farmers with 2 to 10 acres near substations considering the 25-year PPA route.
• Component C grid-tied pump guide: for UPPCL-connected farmers wanting agricultural net metered solar.

As an authorised Channel Partner of Adani Green Energy, our installations use ALMM-listed tier-1 Adani Solar panels, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certified pump controllers, and stainless-steel impeller submersible pumps appropriate for UP’s diverse aquifer conditions, from Bundelkhand’s hard-rock fissured aquifers to Terai’s alluvial sand-and-gravel formations. The 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 state-by-state comparisons, see our KUSUM Maharashtra application guide and KUSUM Rajasthan guide. For an interactive estimate of your specific UP KUSUM scenario, 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 PM-KUSUM process take from application to commissioning in UP?

The complete timeline from portal submission to pump commissioning runs 75 to 100 days for a clean Component B application. Eligibility check and document upload takes 5 to 10 days, department technical approval 15 to 25 working days, installation 3 to 5 days, and inspection plus commissioning 10 to 15 working days. Subsidy reimbursement to the vendor takes another 30 to 45 days after commissioning. Component C-1 applications add 10 to 15 days for the sub-DISCOM (PuVVNL, MVVNL, PVVNL, or DVVNL) distribution transformer feasibility check and bi-directional meter installation. Delays come from document errors and CGWB pump-HP cap mismatches, both preventable with a Step 1 pre-check.

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

MNRE pays 30% and the state at least 30% on a standalone solar pump, with central CFA covering pumps up to 7.5 HP, so the farmer pays at most 40% (up to 30% of cost can be a bank loan). On a 5 HP submersible pump costing about ₹2.85 lakh, that is about ₹1.14 lakh at most. Any additional concession for particular categories or districts is set in the Agriculture Department’s advertisement for that round; we could not confirm a standing 90% tier for SC/ST or Bundelkhand farmers in a primary source.

Which UPPCL sub-DISCOM handles my Component C-1 application?

UPPCL operates through four sub-DISCOMs by region. PuVVNL (Purvanchal) covers eastern UP, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Ballia, Deoria, and 16 other eastern districts. MVVNL (Madhyanchal) covers central UP, Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao, Sitapur, Hardoi, and surrounding districts. PVVNL (Paschimanchal) covers western UP, Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Ghaziabad, and the western belt. DVVNL (Dakshinanchal) covers southern UP including the seven Bundelkhand districts plus Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, and Etawah. Your monthly UPPCL bill header shows which sub-DISCOM bills you. The sub-DISCOM handles distribution transformer feasibility and bi-directional meter installation for Component C-1.

Can I apply for KUSUM in UP if my borewell is over 100 metres deep?

Yes, but pump HP selection becomes critical. Borewells deeper than 100 metres typically require a 7.5 HP submersible pump, about 6.5 to 7.0 kWp of installed panels; central CFA does not extend above 7.5 HP. Some central UP and western UP blocks are classified as “over-exploited” or “critical” groundwater zones by the Central Ground Water Board, and these blocks cap the maximum allowable pump HP at 5 regardless of borewell depth. Check your block classification before finalising HP.

Does UPPCL pay for surplus solar units from a Component C-1 pump in UP?

Yes, at the agricultural export tariff set under UPERC regulations. Under Component C-1, your existing agricultural connection is converted to net metered, and surplus solar generated during daytime (when the pump is not running) is exported to the UPPCL 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 rather than maximising for export.

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

The published UP process asks for ID proof (voter ID, Aadhaar, driving licence or similar), land documents (khasra and khatauni, from upbhulekh.gov.in) and a bank passbook at registration. Keep a recent khatauni and, for SC/ST applicants, a Tehsildar-issued caste certificate ready in case the advertisement for your round offers a category concession. Plan these in week one of the application timeline.

Can a tenant farmer apply for KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh?

Yes. Tenant farmers (battaidars or sirdars under UP tenancy law) are generally eligible for Component B in UP provided they submit a notarised No Objection Certificate from the landowner along with the owner’s khatauni; see our national tenant farmer rules guide for the documentation baseline that applies across states. The solar pump and subsidy entitlement are registered in the tenant farmer’s name. The arrangement 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. FPO members cultivating cooperatively-pooled land follow a separate group-application route under Component B.

Is there an income limit for PM-KUSUM eligibility in UP?

MNRE guidelines do not set a specific income limit for any PM-KUSUM component, and UP does not add one. Eligibility is based on land ownership (or notarised tenancy with NOC), Aadhaar authentication, no existing functional solar pump on the same gata, and the relevant category certification where applicable. All farmer categories, small, marginal, medium, and large, are eligible.

Can I combine KUSUM Component B with PM Suryaghar rooftop subsidy on the same farm?

Yes, but the schemes apply to different parts of the property. PM Suryaghar applies to your residential rooftop and is processed through UPPCL, see our PM Suryaghar UPPCL process guide for the workflow. KUSUM Component B applies to your standalone agricultural pump at the borewell. A single farming household can run both, residential rooftop at 1 to 3 kW under PM Suryaghar (maximum ₹78,000 central subsidy) and a 5 HP agricultural solar pump under KUSUM Component B (at least 60% subsidy). The two applications are independent and do not share documentation, but the same Aadhaar and bank account can be used for both.

What happens after the 5-year AMC period ends?

Empanelled vendors are required to provide free AMC for the first five years from commissioning, covering pump service, controller repairs, and panel cleaning twice a year. After year 5, the farmer can either sign a paid AMC with the same vendor (typically ₹3,500–₹6,000 per year for a 5 HP pump) or with any qualified solar service provider. Solar panels carry a 25-year linear performance warranty from the manufacturer (Waaree, Adani, Tata, Vikram) independent of the state agency, these warranties survive vendor exits and are claimable directly against the manufacturer.