UP Solar Pump Yojana : Up to 90% Subsidy, Booking Live

Irrigation costs are set to fall sharply for farmers across Uttar Pradesh. The state's Agriculture Department has opened online token booking for solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme, and eligible farmers are being offered a substantial subsidy on the total pump cost. For those battling rising diesel expenses and unpredictable power supply, the scheme offers real relief.

What the Solar Pump Subsidy Scheme Is

PM-KUSUM, short for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan, is a central government scheme that has been extended until March 2026. Under it, farmers get financial support either to install a new standalone solar pump or to convert an existing electric or diesel pump to solar power. In Uttar Pradesh, the scheme is jointly implemented by the state Agriculture Department and UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency). The goal is to free farmers from diesel price hikes and erratic electricity supply by letting them irrigate directly using solar energy.

Pump Capacities Available

Farmers can choose from several pump capacities depending on the depth of their water source:

• 2 HP surface pump – for shallow water sources, up to about 22 feet
• 2 HP submersible – for depths up to roughly 50 feet

• 3 HP submersible – for depths up to roughly 150 feet
• 5 HP submersible – for depths up to roughly 200 feet
• 7.5 HP and 10 HP submersible – for deeper water sources, up to about 300 feet

Farmers should select the pump capacity based on their boring depth and field size.

📌 Quick Highlights

• Token money: just ₹5,000
• General category farmers: subsidy of up to around 60% (Centre + State combined)
• Scheduled Tribe, Vantangia and Musahar category farmers: subsidy of up to 90%
• Booking basis: first-come, first-served
• Application portal: agriculture.up.gov.in

How the Subsidy Math Works

The subsidy amount depends on the farmer's category and the pump's capacity. Under PM-KUSUM, the central government contributes a fixed share, and the Uttar Pradesh government adds its own share on top of that. General category farmers typically receive a combined subsidy of around 60% of the total cost, with the remaining amount payable by the farmer, either out of pocket or through a bank loan. For Scheduled Tribe, Vantangia and Musahar category farmers, the state government provides an additional top-up subsidy, taking the total support up to 90% — meaning these farmers pay only about 10% of the cost themselves. The exact rupee amount varies by pump capacity (HP) and model, so the final figure shown on the portal at the time of booking should be treated as the accurate number.

Eligibility Conditions

• The applicant must be a permanent resident and registered farmer of Uttar Pradesh
• The farmer must have a valid boring or irrigation water source
• Generally, one solar pump subsidy is allowed per farmer household
• The same land parcel should not have already received subsidy under another government scheme

Step-by-Step Online Token Booking Process

Visit the portal – Open the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department's official website, agriculture.up.gov.in.

Register – Click the link for booking a subsidized solar pump and register using your Aadhaar number and mobile number.

Fill in the required details – Enter your land details, boring depth, and select the pump capacity (2HP to 10HP).

Generate the token – Once the details are verified, the system generates a token along with the ₹5,000 token money requirement.

Make the payment – After the token is issued, you'll receive an SMS on your registered mobile number; only then should you deposit the amount via bank draft or online payment within the specified time.

Pump installation – Once payment is confirmed, the concerned agency installs the solar pump on the farmer's field.

The Agriculture Department has clarified that no one is asked to pay money over a phone call before the token is issued, so farmers should stay alert to any such calls.

What This Means for Farmers

For farmers relying on diesel pumps, fuel costs have long been a major burden every irrigation season. Once a solar pump is installed, this cost is nearly eliminated since the pump runs directly on solar energy. In drought-affected regions like Bundelkhand, and in areas with long power cuts, farmers will be able to irrigate reliably at fixed times of day. This is expected to reduce costs and support timely irrigation, which in turn can have a positive effect on crop yields.

Documents Required for Application

• Aadhaar card
• Land ownership proof (Khatauni)
• Bank passbook (linked to Aadhaar)
• Mobile number
• Passport-size photograph
• Caste certificate (if applying under an additional-subsidy category)

Conclusion

The UP Solar Pump Yojana 2026 gives farmers a real opportunity to cut irrigation costs and reduce dependence on diesel. Since token booking works on a first-come, first-served basis, eligible farmers should register on agriculture.up.gov.in as soon as possible. Applying with the correct documents and accurate information makes the subsidy process faster and smoother.

For More Information -

https://agriculture.up.gov.in/

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