Farming & alliedCentral
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
₹6,000 a year in three instalments, paid directly to the bank account
For: Farmer families that own cultivable land
See eligibility and documents
PM-KUSUM (solar pumps and plants)
PM-KUSUMCentral schemeMinistry of New and Renewable Energy
Check before you apply. The current phase runs to 31 March 2027 and the targets are already allotted to states. Check with your state’s nodal agency whether new applications are being taken.
Central and state subsidy on standalone solar pumps; farmers can also set up solar plants on their land.
Who it is for
Farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives and panchayats.
Basic eligibility
- Agricultural land with a water source (for pumps).
- State agencies run the scheme; quotas and subsidy shares differ by state.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Land record
- Electricity bill (if grid connected)
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Apply through your state’s nodal agency listed on the national PM-KUSUM portal. Beware of fake registration websites.
Official source: pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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See eligibility and documents
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Kisan Credit Card
Short-term farm credit at a reduced interest rate for prompt repayment
For: Farmers, tenant farmers, and animal husbandry and fisheries workers
See eligibility and documents