UP Solar Pump Subsidy 2025: 40,521 Farmers Get Big Benefit Under PM-KUSUM Scheme

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is taking a major step towards providing affordable and continuous energy for irrigation to farmers. Under this initiative, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will provide a total of 40,521 solar pumps to farmers in the state on subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme during the year 2025-26. Farmers wishing to avail of this scheme must apply online by December 15, 2025. Applications will only be accepted on the official website of the Agriculture Department, www.agriculture.up.gov.in.

Reduced Irrigation Costs for Farmers

This move by the government is considered crucial in reducing irrigation costs for farmers, increasing crop production, and decreasing dependence on diesel. The selection process for the subsidized solar pumps will be done through an e-lottery. This means that every registered farmer who applies will have an equal opportunity.

Solar Pump Subsidy Details (HP-Wise)

Under the scheme, farmers will receive subsidies from the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments at different rates on 9 types of solar pumps. The subsidy amount is determined based on the HP (horsepower) and the type of pump.

• Subsidy on 2 HP Pumps
• Subsidy on 2 HP DC/AC Surface Pump
• State Government Subsidy: Rs. 56,737, Central Government Subsidy: Rs. 41,856, Total Subsidy: Rs. 98,593
• Subsidy on 2 HP DC Submersible Pump
• Central + State Government Share: Rs. 1,00,215
• Total subsidy on 2 HP AC Submersible Pump will be Rs. 99,947.

How much subsidy will be available on 3 HP pumps?

• 3 HP DC Submersible Pump – Rs. 1,33,621
• 3 HP AC Submersible Pump – Rs. 1,32,314
• State Government Share: Rs. 77,618 and Central Government Share: Rs. 54,696 Subsidies on 5 HP, 7.5 HP and 10 HP Pumps
• 5 HP AC Submersible Pump – ₹1,88,038
• 7.5 HP AC Submersible Pump – ₹2,54,983
• 10 HP AC Submersible Pump – ₹2,54,983
• The state government's share will be ₹1,40,780 and the central government's share will be ₹1,14,203.

The objective of the scheme is to reduce agricultural costs and alleviate the current electricity burden by providing solar pumps to farmers at affordable rates. Farmers will only have to deposit a token amount of ₹5,000 while applying.

UP Solar Pump Online Application Process

The Agriculture Department has appealed to farmers to apply on time. The application process is as follows:

• Farmers should visit agriculture.up.gov.in.
• Click on the "Book Solar Pump for Subsidy" link.
• After filling out the application, deposit the ₹5,000 token money online.
• Upon confirmation of booking, the farmer will be notified via SMS on their mobile phone.
• After this, farmers selected in the e-lottery will have to deposit the remaining amount after the subsidy online.

Bank Loan & 6% Interest Subsidy Benefit

According to Dr. Pankaj Kumar Tripathi, Director of the UP-Agriculture Department, if farmers take a loan from the bank to deposit the remaining amount, they will receive an interest subsidy of up to 6 percent under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). This includes a 3 percent subsidy each from the central and state governments, which will significantly reduce the financial burden on farmers.

Things to keep in mind

Dr. Tripathi informed that the required borewell size for each pump is fixed, as follows:

• 4-inch borewell for 2 HP
• 6-inch borewell for 3 HP and 5 HP
• 8-inch borewell for 7.5 HP and 10 HP

Borewell Size & Water Level Conditions

The borewell must belong to the farmer. If the borewell is not found during verification, the farmer's application will be canceled, and the deposited token money may also be forfeited. In addition, maximum water level limits have been set for different pumps, as follows:

• 22 feet: 2 HP Surface
• 50 feet: 2 HP Submersible
• 150 feet: 3 HP Submersible
• 200 feet: 5 HP Submersible
• Up to 300 feet: 7.5 HP and 10 HP Submersible

The portal will display the combined target for 2 HP and 3 HP pumps district-wise. Farmers can choose a pump according to their needs.

Q1. What is UP Solar Pump Subsidy 2025?

UP government will provide 40,521 solar pumps on subsidy to farmers under PM-KUSUM scheme in 2025-26.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for solar pump subsidy in UP?

Farmers can apply online till December 15, 2025 on agriculture.up.gov.in.

Q3. How much subsidy is available on solar pumps?

Subsidy ranges from around ₹98,000 to ₹2.5 lakh, depending on pump HP and type.

Q4. How much token money is required to apply?

Farmers need to deposit only ₹5,000 as token amount during application.

Q5. Is bank loan facility available for farmers?

Yes, farmers can get bank loans with up to 6% interest subsidy under AIF scheme.