Rajasthan :A milestone under the PM KUSUM scheme

Rajasthan has achieved a major milestone under the PM KUSUM scheme, securing 3,000 MW of solar energy capacity under Components A and C. This accomplishment not only positions Rajasthan as the leading state in renewable energy in the country but also sends an important message to metropolitan cities like Mumbai, which are rapidly advancing toward meeting growing energy demands and sustainable development goals.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed pride in this achievement, stating that through Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, the PM KUSUM scheme, Rajasthan’s farmers are no longer just ‘annadata’ (providers of food) but are also becoming ‘urjadata’ (providers of energy). With the vision of the double-engine government (Centre and state), the state is taking rapid strides toward self-reliance in energy. The Chief Minister congratulated the hardworking farmers, the energy department, and the employees of Rajasthan’s DISCOMs.

Rajasthan’s Lead in Solar Energy: What It Means for Mumbai
Mumbai and Maharashtra, with their high industrial and urban energy consumption, increasingly need large-scale solar projects and grid integration. Rajasthan’s model demonstrates that decentralized solar projects (such as those under PM KUSUM Component A, involving ground/stilt-mounted plants of 500 kW to 2 MW) not only strengthen the rural economy but can also supply affordable and clean energy to the national grid.

In 22 districts of Rajasthan, farmers are now receiving daytime electricity, which they previously relied on diesel pumps or irregular supply for. Under Component B, subsidies on solar pump sets are making farmers self-reliant. This model can serve as inspiration for rural areas around Mumbai or farmers in Maharashtra, where solar energy can reduce electricity costs and generate additional income by selling surplus power to the grid.

Key Achievements and Impacts

• 3,000 MW capacity achieved (under Components A and C).

• Rajasthan ranks No. 1 in the country for these components of the PM KUSUM scheme.

• Farmers’ income is increasing, subsidy burden is decreasing, and CO2 emissions are being reduced.

• Further targets are set for March 2026, with additional capacity to be added.

Under the leadership of Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan is establishing new benchmarks in renewable and solar energy. The resolve for a ‘prosperous farmer and happy Rajasthan’ is being realized, serving as an example for the entire country—especially for cities where energy transition poses a major challenge.

This news is not just Rajasthan’s achievement but part of India’s clean energy revolution—where farmers are becoming stakeholders, and cities will also reap the benefits