What are the Benefits?
Under the scheme, farmers receive an 80% subsidy on the cost of a solar pump set from the Government of India and the State Government, while the remaining 20% of the cost is borne by the farmer. | The scheme allows individual farmers to convert their diesel pump sets into solar pump sets of up to 7.5 HP capacity, which helps reduce expenditure on diesel and lowers production costs, thereby increasing farmers’ income.
Who is Eligible?
Required Documents
Common Questions
How much subsidy is provided to farmers?
Farmers receive an 80% subsidy on the cost of the solar pump set from the Central and State governments.
How much does the farmer have to pay?
The farmer contributes 20% of the total cost of the solar pump set.
What type of pump sets can be converted under this scheme?
Diesel pump sets used by individual farmers can be converted into solar pump sets of up to 7.5 HP capacity.
Where should farmers submit their applications?
Applications must be submitted to the Block/Sub-Division Office of the Department of Minor Irrigation in the district.
What happens after the application is submitted?
A site survey is conducted to determine suitability for installing a solar pump set.
When does the farmer deposit their share of 20%?
If the site is found suitable after the survey, the farmer deposits 20% of the pump cost at the concerned office.
How is the installation carried out?
After the farmer’s contribution is received, the department issues a work order to its listed/selected firms, which then conduct a final site survey and install the solar pump.