Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme: 1. The scheme includes installation of stand-alone solar pumps, solarization of grid-connected pumps, and setting up decentralized, grid-connected solar power plants on farmers’ barren or cultivable land. 2. The scheme provides an aggregate subsidy of up to 60% of the total cost. 3. Under PM KUSUM, it is mandatory to use only imported solar cells and modules for eligible installations to promote lower costs and access to advanced technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme:
1.The scheme includes installation of stand-alone solar pumps, solarization of grid-connected pumps, and setting up decentralized, grid-connected solar power plants on farmers’ barren or cultivable land.
2.The scheme provides an aggregate subsidy of up to 60% of the total cost.
3.Under PM KUSUM, it is mandatory to use only imported solar cells and modules for eligible installations to promote lower costs and access to advanced technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: PM KUSUM comprises three main components for clean energy irrigation and farmer welfare, and the funding pattern is a mix of subsidy, bank loan, and farmer share.

Statement 2 is correct: The scheme provides an aggregate subsidy of up to 60% of the total cost, with 30% covered through bank loans and 10% contributed by the farmer.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme mandates use of domestically produced solar cells and modules, not imported ones.

Source: TH

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