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
| Category | Beneficiary share |
|---|---|
| General | ~10% |
| SC / ST | ~5% |
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।
Land and water-source rules in practice
Kusum Yojana eligibility in Maharashtra generally requires agricultural land recorded in revenue documents and a usable water source such as a borewell, open well or farm pond. The applicant should not already have grid electricity connected to the same pump position for Component B. Tenant farmers and women applicants should read current MEDA circulars because additional affidavits are sometimes required during local verification.
Applicants who already benefited from overlapping schemes on the same land or Aadhaar may be ineligible. If you previously received support under ATAL Solar or certain state pump programmes, confirm exclusion rules on the official portal before investing time in registration.
Category-wise eligibility and beneficiary share
General-category farmers typically pay about 10% of the central basic cost; SC/ST farmers about 5% with a valid certificate. Eligibility does not guarantee selection — district quotas and annual targets also apply. Prepare documents early using our documents guide and compare pump options in the Components A, B and C explainer.
Ready to proceed? Start Kusum Mahaurja registration on the official portal and track progress via beneficiary login.
Official portals & links
Special cases: tenants and women farmers
Tenant cultivators and women landowners should read the latest MEDA circulars. Some seasons require additional affidavits or NOCs from landowners. Widows and joint holders must ensure Aadhaar-linked bank accounts match application names to receive subsidy credits without delay.
Water-source depth and pump sizing
Eligibility scrutiny often reviews whether the proposed pump HP matches water-source depth and irrigated area. Undersized pumps may fail field verification; oversized pumps can increase beneficiary share without benefit. Discuss depth honestly with the empanelled vendor after shortlisting.
Quota and timing considerations
District annual targets can fill before the financial year ends. Eligible farmers should register early once documents are ready rather than waiting for peak irrigation season when scrutiny queues are longest.
If your taluka has high demand, complete registration in the morning when portal traffic is lower and OTP delivery is faster.
FAQ
Eligible? Next, gather your documents and learn how to apply online. For the big picture, read the complete PM-KUSUM guide.