The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme aims to promote solar farming in India. This article focuses specifically on the implementation of Solar Water Pumping Systems in Haryana – PM KUSUM Scheme through the state nodal agency HAREDA.

Overview of PM KUSUM Scheme

Launched in 2019, the PM KUSUM scheme has three key components:

1. Solar pumps for farmers – Providing subsidy on solar-powered irrigation pump sets
2. Solarization of grid-connected agriculture pumps – Converting existing pumps to solar and enabling farmers to sell surplus solar power
3. Solar power plants – Setting up decentralized solar plants on barren lands for sale to DISCOMs

The scheme aims to add solar capacity of 25,750 MW by 2022 with total central financial support of Rs. 34,422 crores.

PM KUSUM Solar Pump Subsidy

Farmers can avail a subsidy of 30-60% on setting up new solar pumps under the scheme based on location:

• General Category States: 30% subsidy
• Special Category States: 60% subsidy

The remaining cost is covered through bank finance with interest subvention. This allows farmers to shift from diesel pumps to cost-effective solar irrigation with low upfront investment.

HAREDA Solar Pump Subsidy in Haryana

In Haryana, the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) is the state nodal agency implementing the PM KUSUM solar pumps scheme.

Haryana Solar Pump Subsidy

As a general category state, Haryana farmers can avail PM KUSUM subsidy of 30% on solar pumps.

Additionally, the Haryana government offers a state subsidy on solar pumps worth 15% of the benchmark cost under the Jala Shakti Abhiyan.

So the total combined subsidy available in Haryana is up to 45% for solar water pumps – 30% central + 15% state support.

This significantly reduces the farmer’s contribution making solar pumps very affordable.

Solar Pump Models Subsidized in Haryana

HAREDA invites online applications from farmers across districts in Haryana for installation of new solar pumps with capacities between 1 HP to 10 HP.

The table below shows the subsidy amount available across different pump models under PM KUSUM:

Farmer’s Contribution

With up to 45% subsidy offered on solar pumps in Haryana, farmers need to pay only the balance amount to complete installation.

For instance, on a 5 HP solar pump costing Rs. 3 lakhs, with Rs. 1.35 lakhs provided in subsidy, farmers pay just Rs. 1.65 lakhs from their own funds.

This brings the benefits of solar powered irrigation within easy reach for Haryana farmers.

How to Apply for Solar Pump Subsidy on PM KUSUM Scheme HAREDA Portal

Haryana farmers can follow a simple online process to apply for solar pumps under PM KUSUM:

Steps:

1. Visit PM KUSUM HAREDA portal – https://pmkusum.hareda.gov.in
2. Create new login account entering name, mobile no., email etc.
3. Login using the credentials and fill the online application form for solar pump
4. Upload documents – ID proof, land records, bank passbook etc.
5. Geo-tag pump location on portal dashboard
6. Pay processing fee online
7. Application gets forwarded to DISCOM for technical approval
8. Once approved, HAREDA releases subsidy to empanelled vendor for installation

Key Documents Required

While applying on the portal, farmers need to submit certain documents to avail subsidy on solar pumps:

• Aadhaar Card
• Land Ownership Documents – Jamabandi, Khasra Girdawari
• Electricity Bill (for grid-connected solar pumps only)
• Bank Passbook Copy (showing account holder name and IFSC)
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar

Timelines

The entire process from application to installation of the solar pump is expected to complete within 2-3 months. HAREDA aims to provide subsidy disbursal and solar pump deployment for all eligible beneficiaries in the shortest possible time.

List of Beneficiaries Under PM KUSUM Scheme Haryana

The PM KUSUM HAREDA portal provides open access to view the list of all approved beneficiaries who have been sanctioned solar pumps in the state under the scheme.

Citizens can search and filter this list by district, pump capacity, approval date etc to get details of beneficiaries in their region who have received solar pumps.

This brings full transparency into the implementation and allows monitoring applications received and approved under the scheme.

As on date, over 5000 farmers have been sanctioned solar pumps in Haryana across districts like Jhajjar, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Gurugram etc. under PM KUSUM.

The breakup by solar pump capacity is:

• 1 HP – 566 Pumps
• 2 HP – 1159 Pumps
• 3 HP – 593 Pumps
• 5 HP – 2115 Pumps
• 10 HP – 602 Pumps

The beneficiary list is updated daily as more farmers apply and get sanctioned for solar pumps.

Checking Application Status on PM KUSUM Scheme Portal

Track Application Status

The PM KUSUM portal allows registered applicants to easily check the status of their solar pump application online through the dashboard.

Through the different application stages like technical approval, site survey scheduled, subsidy disbursed etc., farmers can track real-time status rather than relying on external communication.

The portal also shows the expected timeline for processing of each stage to set right expectations.

Login to PM KUSUM HAREDA Portal

To check the status, applicants must:

1. Visit the portal and click on ‘Beneficiary Login’
2. Enter the registered login ID and password
3. On the dashboard, review latest application status and messages

Real-time tracking brings more transparency for applicants awaiting installation of solar pumps.

Helpline Contact Details

PM KUSUM Toll-Free Number

For any queries or assistance regarding the scheme, applicants can contact the PM KUSUM Scheme helpdesk at the toll-free number 1800-180-8055.

The helpline provides support in English and Hindi from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays).

HAREDA Office Contacts

Haryana farmers can also visit the nearest HAREDA office or contact HAREDA officials on the numbers below for grievances related to solar pump subsidy applications:

• Head Office Panchkula – 0172-2585733/2581776
• Regional Office Faridabad – 0129-2430312

E-mail

Applicants can send subsidy-related queries to HAREDA at hareda.solar@gmail.com or pmkusum@hareda.gov.in. Emails are closely monitored and responded to promptly.

HAREDA aims to resolve all solar pump subsidy application issues through the above helpline channels in a time-bound manner.

Conclusion

In summary, the PM KUSUM scheme enables Haryana farmers to shift to solar pumps with 45% subsidy covering central and state components. The online process on PM KUSUM HAREDA portal allows easy application and tracking of status.

With over 5000 solar pumps already approved under the scheme, renewable solar farming is picking up pace in the state. Haryana aims to maximize coverage of small and marginal farmers under PM KUSUM to promote energy-efficient irrigation.