PM-KUSUM: 40,521 solar pumps with 60% subsidy

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What happened

The Cabinet approved installing 40,521 standalone solar pumps under PM-KUSUM in 2025–26 with a 60 per cent subsidy on the tender price. [UP Cabinet]

Background

Farmers will be selected on a first-come-first-served token system through the Agriculture Department portal. [UP Cabinet]

Why it matters

Solar pumps cut diesel costs for irrigation.

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How to use this in Mains

GS-VI farm energy

Solar pumps cut diesel costs for irrigation.

Quotable data point
The Cabinet approved installing 40,521 standalone solar pumps under PM-KUSUM in 2025–26 with a 60 per cent subsidy on the tender price [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 14 November 2025 (Hindi PDF)

Practice MCQs

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Subsidy on solar pumps under PM-KUSUM in UP (2025–26):

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