Uttar Pradesh farmers registered under PM Kisan, here’s a game-changing alert for 2026! The state is prioritizing PM Kisan beneficiaries for enhanced solar subsidies under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM, enabling rooftop solar installations that generate up to 300 units of free electricity monthly. This relief aims to cut bills to zero for low-consumption rural households in districts like Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, and Meerut, while promoting sustainable farming. With UP targeting 22 GW solar capacity by 2027, eligible families can combine central and state subsidies to install systems at minimal cost – act fast as applications surge.
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The integration of PM Kisan with solar schemes like PM Surya Ghar (launched 2024, extended to 2026) and PM-KUSUM prioritizes farmers for subsidies. PM Surya Ghar offers rooftop solar for households, generating free power up to 300 units/month via net metering. PM-KUSUM focuses on solar pumps and plants for irrigation, directly benefiting PM Kisan farmers.
- Eligibility: PM Kisan beneficiaries (small/marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares land, receiving ₹6,000/year). For PM Surya Ghar, residential connections; for PM-KUSUM, agricultural pumps.
- Subsidies: Central CFA up to ₹78,000 (₹30,000/kW for 1-2 kW, ₹18,000/kW for next). UP state adds ₹15,000-30,000 for 1-3 kW. Special for low-income (e.g., SC/ST): Up to 70% total subsidy.
- Free Units: Rooftop solar (2-3 kW) generates 250-450 units/month in UP’s climate – excess credited, leading to free 300 units effectively.
- PM-KUSUM Components: A: Grid-connected solar plants (up to 2 MW); B: Stand-alone solar pumps (up to 7.5 HP, 50% subsidy in hilly/NE areas); C: Solarization of grid pumps (30-50% CFA).
- No strict 2026 deadline, but subsidies tied to MNRE funds till March 2026 – apply via portals for priority.
Over 1 crore PM Kisan farmers in UP can access, with 54,000 solar pumps targeted in 2025-26 alone.
How Much Benefit/Relief/Savings
Farmers save on electricity and diesel for pumps, with zero bills for household use.
Solar System Costs/Savings (3 kW Rooftop, Avg Generation 400 units/month):
| System Size | Pre-Subsidy Cost | Central Subsidy | UP State Subsidy | Net Cost | Monthly Free Units | Annual Savings (at ₹7/unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹50,000-60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000-15,000 | 130-160 | ₹10,000-13,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹90,000-1,10,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹0-20,000 | 260-320 | ₹20,000-27,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1,40,000-1,70,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,000-62,000 | 390-480 | ₹30,000-40,000+ |
For PM-KUSUM solar pumps: 30-70% subsidy reduces ₹3-5 lakh cost to ₹90,000-1.5 lakh, saving ₹50,000/year on diesel.
How It Affects You
- Rural farmers: Free irrigation power + household units reduce costs by 50-100%.
- Low-income PM Kisan households: Priority for higher subsidies, zero bills up to 300 units.
- Urban-rural mix (e.g., Noida, Lucknow): Rooftop solar offsets grid dependency.
- Environment: Cuts diesel emissions, supports UP’s 22 GW solar goal by 2027.
Tips to Avoid Trouble
- Verify PM Kisan status on pmkisan.gov.in – link Aadhaar.
- For PM Surya Ghar: Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in; select UPPCL DISCOM.
- For PM-KUSUM: Apply via UP Energy Dept portal or local offices with land/pump docs.
- Choose empanelled vendors to avoid subsidy delays.
- Monitor generation via net meter; report issues to DISCOM.
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Official Website Links:
- PM Kisan Portal: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- PM Surya Ghar Portal: https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- PM-KUSUM (MNRE): https://mnre.gov.in/pradhan-mantri-kisan-urja-suraksha-evam-utthaan-mahabhiyaan-pm-kusum
- UP New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA): https://upneda.org.in
- UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL): https://upenergy.in