PM-KUSUM Scheme Tender Issuance Fast-tracks in H1 2022; However, Capacity Allocation Remains A Laggard
PM-KUSUM Scheme Tender Issuance Fast-tracks in H1 2022; However, Capacity Allocation Remains A Laggard In 2019, the Indian government launched a national scheme for farmers with the intention of improving their energy security and de-dieselise the agriculture sector. The scheme is called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM). The KUSUM has a target of setting up 30.8 GW of solar power for agriculture by 2022, which is being undertaken through three scheme components – The performance of…