Centre gears up for the launch of PM-KUSUM 2.0 to meet growing demand

The second phase is likely to match or exceed Phase 1's scale, with possible additions like agrovoltaics and minor guideline revisions

The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is considering launching phase 2 of the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme—brought under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) last August—in response to rising demand, a senior official said. It would be implemented in the next financial year, they added. 

 

While the current phase will run till FY26 to add 34.8 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity, the second phase is likely to match or exceed Phase 1’s scale (₹34,000–35,000 crore outlay and installation of 4.9 million pumps), with possible additions like agrovoltaics and minor guideline revisions. 

 

“Allocations have