PEDA Solar Tubewell Subsidy (PM-KUSUM Component-B Top-Up)

Why it matters

Replace your diesel irrigation pump with a solar-powered one and pay only a fraction of the cost — Punjab tops up the central solar-pump subsidy so farmers, especially SC farmers, pay even less.

What you get

Under Component-B of the central PM-KUSUM scheme, the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) installs off-grid solar-powered irrigation pumps for farmers in place of diesel pumps. The Government of India funds 30% of the cost and the farmer normally pays the rest, but Punjab tops this up with an additional 30% state subsidy for general-category farmers (60% total) and 50% for Scheduled Caste farmers (80% total), cutting diesel dependence and irrigation running costs sharply. Applications are invited periodically by PEDA for installation of pumps of various capacities matched to the farmer's land and water source.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer in Punjab with a valid, assured irrigation water source and clear land documents
• Diesel pump being replaced or no existing grid-connected pump at the site
• Scheduled Caste farmers eligible for the higher subsidy slab

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply during PEDA's notified application window for off-grid solar pumps under PM-KUSUM Component-B

2. 2

   Get the site and water source verified by PEDA / empanelled vendor

3. 3

   Pump installed by the empanelled vendor and commissioned

4. 4

   Pay only the balance cost after the combined central + state subsidy

Documents required

• Land ownership / cultivation record
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• Caste certificate (for the higher SC subsidy slab, where applicable)