Kusum Solar Pump Subsidy in Maharashtra 2026: Cost & Farmer Share

The subsidy is the reason PM-KUSUM is so popular. This guide explains the Kusum solar pump subsidy and the farmer’s beneficiary contribution in Maharashtra so you know roughly what you will pay.

Solar pump with rising rupee coin stacks showing PM-KUSUM subsidy savings for farmers — Most of the system cost is covered by central and state subsidy.

How the cost is shared

Under PM-KUSUM Component B, the cost of the solar pump is shared between the central government (MNRE), the state government and the farmer. In Maharashtra’s official Component B terms, the farmer’s share is:

Category	Farmer contribution	Covered by subsidy
General	~10%	~90% (central + state)
SC / ST	~5%	~95% (central + state)

What affects the final amount?

Pump capacity (HP): 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP have different benchmark costs.
Benchmark / tender cost: revised periodically by the authorities.
Category: SC/ST pay a lower share.

Because benchmark costs change, treat any figure as indicative and confirm the exact contribution on the official portal at the time of applying.

Note: Subsidy percentages and benchmark costs are set by the government and may change. Always verify the current amount on the official Mahaurja portal.

हिंदी में सारांश

पीएम-कुसुम में सोलर पंप की लागत केंद्र सरकार, राज्य सरकार और किसान मिलकर वहन करते हैं। सामान्य वर्ग का किसान लगभग 10% और SC/ST किसान लगभग 5% भुगतान करता है। शेष राशि सब्सिडी के रूप में मिलती है। अंतिम राशि पंप क्षमता (HP) और बेंचमार्क लागत पर निर्भर करती है।

FAQ

Roughly how much will a 5 HP pump cost me?

It depends on the current benchmark cost, but general-category farmers typically pay around 10% of it. Check the live figure on the portal before paying.

क्या सब्सिडी सीधे खाते में आती है?

अधिकांश मामलों में सब्सिडी सिस्टम लागत में समायोजित होती है और किसान केवल अपना हिस्सा जमा करता है।

Related: eligibility, documents, and the full PM-KUSUM Maharashtra guide.

Nepal Bera

Founder & editor of Kusum Mahaurja.

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