UP Solar Pump Scheme — 70-90% Subsidy for Farmers

What is the UP Solar Pump Scheme?

Mukhyamantri Solar Pump Yojana is the Uttar Pradesh government scheme that gives 70–90% subsidy on solar-powered irrigation pumps to UP farmers. Solar pumps allow farmers to irrigate fields without electricity bills or diesel costs.

The scheme is implemented under the state component of PM KUSUM Yojana (Component B) and the UP state government's own solar agriculture programme.

Subsidy Structure

The remaining 10–30% is paid by the farmer (can be financed through bank loan).

Cost Example (3 HP Solar Pump)

Pump Capacities Available

• 2 HP — for small plots
• 3 HP — most common
• 5 HP — for larger fields
• 7.5 HP — for very large farms
• 10 HP — for orchards and large acreage

Who is Eligible?

• Uttar Pradesh resident farmer with agricultural land
• Must have a bank account linked to Aadhaar
• Land in own name or under legal tenancy
• Priority: small/marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers, tail-end farmers (far from grid electricity)
• Farmers not already connected to grid electricity for irrigation get higher priority

How to Apply

1. Go to upagriculture.com
2. Click "यंत्र/उपकरण खरीद पर अनुदान" (Subsidy on equipment purchase) or "सोलर पम्प" section
3. Register with Aadhaar + mobile OTP
4. Fill application:
   • Land details (khasra, khatauni number)
   • Pump capacity required
   • Water source (borewell, canal, pond)
5. Pay the registration fee (₹500–₹1,000 as token advance, adjusted in final payment)
6. Submit

After online application:

• Applications are randomized / selected by lottery in oversubscribed districts
• Selected farmers receive approval letter
• Farmer pays their share; government's subsidy goes directly to the empanelled vendor
• Vendor installs the pump at the farm

Registration and Token Money

When you register, you pay a registration fee (₹500–₹2,500) as token advance. This is non-refundable if selected but adjusted against your farmer contribution.

Important: Applications are accepted season-wise. Check the portal for the current application window.

Benefits of Solar Pump

• No electricity bill for irrigation (pump runs on solar power)
• No diesel cost (unlike diesel pump sets)
• Works during power cuts
• Low maintenance (solar panels last 25 years)
• Excess solar energy can be fed to grid under KUSUM Component C (additional income)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for solar pump if I already have a diesel pump?

Yes — having a diesel pump doesn't disqualify you. The solar pump replaces/supplements it, eliminating fuel costs.

My land is in someone else's name but I farm it. Am I eligible?

Typically, the land must be in the applicant's name or they must have a valid tenancy/lease agreement. Check with your Agriculture Department about tenancy-based applications.

Can I apply for a higher capacity pump than needed?

The pump capacity should match your irrigated area. Overspecification may lead to rejection. A 3 HP pump typically covers 1–2 acres depending on crop type.

Where can I check my application status?

Log in to upagriculture.com with your registration ID and check the application dashboard.

The vendor installed a pump but it's not working properly. Who do I contact?

Empanelled vendors are responsible for post-installation support as per the warranty (typically 5 years for the pump, 25 years for solar panels). Contact the vendor first; if unresolved, approach the Agriculture Department helpline: 7839-000-575.

Official Links

• Apply: upagriculture.com
• UP Agriculture Department: agriculture.up.gov.in
• Helpline: 7839-000-575 / 0522-2204185