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PM-KUSUM Component B: Solar Subsidies for Farmers in Uttar Pradesh — Eligibility & Verification
A complete explainer on obtaining up to 60% combined subsidy for 2 HP to 7.5 HP standalone solar irrigation pumps in UP: online token booking on upagriculture.com, boring depth verification, token fee challans, and vendor installation protocols.
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Agrinance Agricultural Research DeskAgricultural Policy & Farm Finance Research Group
Published: 22 October 2026Substantively Updated: 26 October 2026Reviewed by: Dr. Arvind K. Sharma
Official Citations & Verified Sources
Agrinance adheres to a strict zero-fabrication editorial policy. The claims, subsidy rates, and statutory provisions in this publication have been verified against the following public records:
- 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) GuidelinesSourceMinistry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt of India•Official Operational Guideline• Verified 2026-10-27
Supports: “60% subsidy structure (30% Centre + 30% State) for standalone solar pumps.”
- 2. Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department Official Portal (upagriculture.com)SourceDepartment of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh•Government Portal• Verified 2026-10-27
Supports: “Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department DBT online token booking and boring verification rules.”
Official Scheme FAQs & Verification
Common questions about application procedures, booking fees, and inspections.
In Uttar Pradesh, solar pump applications under PM-KUSUM Component B must be submitted exclusively through the Department of Agriculture portal at upagriculture.com during announced district booking windows. Farmers must have an active DBT registration number and deposit a ₹5,000 token challan at any SBI branch to confirm verification.
Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar PradeshOfficial Portal