Kusum Yojana Eligibility in Maharashtra 2026: Who Can Apply

Before applying, it is important to know whether you qualify. This guide explains the eligibility criteria for the Kusum Solar Pump Yojana (PM-KUSUM Component B) in Maharashtra in simple language.

Who is eligible?

• Farmers who are residents of Maharashtra.
• Applicants who own agricultural land (as shown on the 7/12 extract).
• Land that has a sustainable water source — well, borewell, farm pond, river or similar.
• Farmers whose pump does not already have a conventional grid electricity connection (Component B targets off-grid needs).
• Individual farmers, and in many cases groups, community or cooperative farming arrangements, subject to portal rules.

Who should usually not apply for Component B?

• Those who already received a solar pump benefit under ATAL, MSKPY, MTSKPY or PM-KUSUM with the same Aadhaar.
• Land without any reliable water source.

Category-wise contribution

See the full breakdown in our subsidy guide.

हिंदी में सारांश

पात्रता: महाराष्ट्र के किसान जिनके पास कृषि भूमि (7/12 उतारा) और जल स्रोत हो, तथा जिनके पंप पर पहले से ग्रिड बिजली कनेक्शन न हो। जिन्होंने पहले ATAL/MSKPY/PM-KUSUM से सोलर पंप लाभ लिया है, वे सामान्यतः पात्र नहीं हैं।

FAQ

Eligible? Next, gather your documents and learn how to apply online. For the big picture, read the complete PM-KUSUM guide.