PM-KUSUM Yojana Maharashtra 2026: Complete Guide to Kusum Solar Pump

Kusum Mahaurja is your independent, easy-to-understand guide to the PM-KUSUM Yojana in Maharashtra — the central and state government scheme that helps farmers install solar-powered agriculture pumps at a heavily subsidised cost. In Maharashtra, the scheme is delivered through the Maha Krushi Urja Abhiyan by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA / Mahaurja). This complete guide explains what PM-KUSUM is, who is eligible, the documents you need, the subsidy structure, and exactly how to apply online and track your application.

What is the PM-KUSUM / Kusum Mahaurja scheme?

PM-KUSUM stands for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan. Launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), it aims to give farmers a reliable, clean and low-cost source of energy for irrigation by replacing expensive diesel pumps and unreliable grid power with solar energy. In everyday language across Maharashtra, people often search for this as “Kusum Mahaurja” because the state nodal agency, MEDA, runs it under the Mahaurja (महाऊर्जा) brand.

The idea is simple: a solar panel array powers a water pump during daylight hours, so a farmer can irrigate fields without paying for diesel or waiting for night-time electricity. Over the life of the system, this can save a household significant money while supporting India’s renewable energy goals.

The three components: A, B and C

PM-KUSUM has three parts. Most individual farmers in Maharashtra are interested in Component B (standalone solar pumps), but it helps to know all three:

• Component A – Small solar power plants (up to 2 MW) set up on barren or fallow land to generate electricity.
• Component B – Installation of standalone solar agriculture pumps (commonly 3 HP to 7.5 HP) for farmers in off-grid areas.
• Component C – Solarisation of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.

For a deeper explanation with examples, read our dedicated guide on PM-KUSUM Components A, B and C explained.

How PM-KUSUM works in Maharashtra (MEDA)

In Maharashtra, PM-KUSUM Component B is implemented by MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) through the Maha Krushi Urja Abhiyan. Farmers register on the official Mahaurja Kusum portal, upload their documents, and — if shortlisted — pay a small beneficiary contribution before an empanelled vendor installs the solar pump. Alongside PM-KUSUM, Maharashtra also runs related schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Pump Yojana and Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana through MSEDCL.

Subsidy and farmer contribution

The biggest attraction of the scheme is the subsidy. The cost of a solar pump is shared between the central government, the state government and the farmer. In Maharashtra’s official application terms for Component B, the beneficiary share is typically:

The remaining cost is covered by central and state subsidy. Exact amounts depend on pump capacity (HP) and the current benchmark cost, so always confirm the latest figures on the official portal. Learn more in our Kusum solar pump subsidy guide.

Eligibility

In general, the scheme is meant for farmers in Maharashtra who own agricultural land with a water source (well, borewell, pond or similar) and do not already have a grid electricity connection for that pump. Full criteria, including who should not apply, are covered in our Kusum Yojana eligibility guide.

Documents required

Keep your paperwork ready before you start. You will usually need your Aadhaar, the 7/12 land extract, bank account details and a photograph, among others. See the complete documents required checklist.

How to apply online

For a screen-by-screen walkthrough, follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply online for the Kusum Solar Pump Yojana.

How to check application status

After applying, you can log in to the beneficiary portal to track approval, payment and installation. See Kusum beneficiary login & application status.

Official portals & links

हिंदी में सारांश (Summary in Hindi)

पीएम-कुसुम योजना के तहत महाराष्ट्र के किसानों को बहुत कम लागत पर सौर ऊर्जा से चलने वाले कृषि पंप मिलते हैं। महाराष्ट्र में यह योजना महाऊर्जा (MEDA) द्वारा महाकृषी ऊर्जा अभियान के माध्यम से चलाई जाती है। सामान्य वर्ग के किसान को लगभग 10% और अनुसूचित जाति/जनजाति के किसान को लगभग 5% राशि जमा करनी होती है, बाकी सब्सिडी सरकार देती है। आवेदन के लिए आधार, 7/12 उतारा, बैंक विवरण और फोटो जैसे दस्तावेज़ ज़रूरी हैं। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक kusum.mahaurja.com पोर्टल पर ही करें।

Frequently asked questions