Solar Pump Yojana: Registration Starts; Check Eligibility & Method to Apply Here

The government is gearing up for implementing agriculture Solar Pump across the nation and online applications are being accepted for component A of Kusum Yojana in the state of Rajasthan. The responsibility for implementing KUSUM Yojana has been given to Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECLMIS) and the registration process has started on the official website of the department. As per reports, the state government of Rajasthan has announced the setting up a total of 2600 MW of decentralized solar power plants on unused/barren land of farmers in the state in the next 3 years, under the direction of MNRE issued for Kusum Scheme in the Budget Announcement 2019.  

Moreover, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the expansion of the scheme in the recent union budget 2020 which decided to cover 20 lakh farmers across the nation this year. 

Application Process Starts for KUSUM Yojana Component A: 

Applications are being accepted for component A of the Kusum scheme in Rajasthan. The responsibility of implementation of this scheme has been given to Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECLMIS). Under Component-A of the scheme, the government promised that the decentralized solar power plants of 500 KW to 2 MW capacities will be set up on uncultivated / wastelands of farmers located in a radius of 5 km near 33/11 KV sub-stations of distribution corporations. Moreover, Rajasthan Kusum Yojana is not only limited to solar agriculture pumps, but it also includes the installation of solar power plants that comes under component A.

What is component A of the Rajasthan Kusum Scheme?

According to the Ministry of Renewable Energy, energy-dependent power plants in component A of Kusum Yojana will be set up by the farmers. These power plants can be planted on cultivated land on stilts where yields can be grown under solar panels. Such projects will be installed within a radius of five kilometers of the sub-station so that transmission losses can be minimized. Land can also be given on lease under this component.

Eligibility for Rajasthan Kusum Scheme: 

Farmers, groups of farmers, cooperative societies, panchayats, farmer producer organizations, and water consumers associations who have their own or lease land will be eligible to participate in this scheme and solar power producer (SPG) Will be considered. 

Application Fees-

For the application of a solar power plant by the applicant, the application fee at the rate of Rs. 5000 per MW + GST ​​will have to be submitted in the form of a demand draft in the name of Managing Director Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation. (Rs 2500 for 0.5 MW, Rs 5000 for 1 MW, Rs 7500 for 1.5 MW, Rs 10,000 for 2 MW + GST) 

Mandatory Documents for Rajasthan Solar Pump Yojana-

Aadhar card, Bank Account Number and Details.

How to Apply Online for Rajasthan Kusum Yojana:

•  Visit the official website of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd.    

• Then click on Apply of Kusum scheme or Click Here "Apply for Kusum Scheme". 

•  After doing this, the online form will open, which should be filled correctly.   

How to Check the Beneficiary List?

• Go to the official website. 

• Click List of Registered Application for KUSUMOR Click Here 

• A list of all the beneficiaries will open as soon as clicked.

• As there will be many names on the list, so use the filter option to see your name. 

• If your name is on the list, it means your application has been accepted. You can also see your application by clicking on "View Application". District wise, click on the name of the district at the end of the official page to see the list of 33/11 KV substations.

For any questions or suggestions related to the scheme, you can dial the number given below or write an email 

Sunit Mathur General Manager (RE&O), RREC Mobile Number- 9414265888 Email: dspp.kusum@gmail.com

Surendra Vashistha Project Manager (RE&O), RREC Mobile Number- 9461561594 Email: dspp.kusum@gmail.com

NK Gupta Technical Manager (RE&O), RREC Mobile Number- 9460383358 Email: dspp.kusum@gmail.com