Funding cloud on Modi govt's solar plan for farmers after FinMin red flag

The Finance Ministry has reportedly asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy rework funding plans

The government’s ambitious plan to roll out solar power-run irrigation pumps for farmers is facing funding challenges. KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan), one of PM Narendra Modi's pet projects, may see a reduced budget support as the finance ministry has raised red flags.

KUSUM was announced in the Union Budget this year. In his Independence Day speech on Wednesday, Modi mentioned that KUSUM would help farmers save fuel and earn money.

“We have rolled out the scheme. Farmers can now earn money from farming and earn extra at the same time by selling the additional solar power