Government Releases Updated PM-KUSUM Component A & C Guidelines for 2025

The Government of India has issued revised guidelines for PM-KUSUM Component A and Component C for 2025, with key updates focused on subsidy transparency, faster DISCOM integration, and digital monitoring of on-ground installations. The new reforms aim to accelerate farm-level solar adoption under the flagship KUSUM mission.

Major Updates to PM-KUSUM Component A (Decentralised Solar Plants)

• Revised capacity window: 500 kW to 4 MW per project, replacing the earlier 500 kW to 2 MW limit.
• Tariff approval timeline reduced from 90 days to 45 days for DISCOMs.
• Mandatory SCADA-enabled monitoring for all plants above 1 MW.
• Feeder-level viability checks now automated using DISCOM GIS data.
• New bankability norms for EPC vendors to reduce project delays.

Updates to PM-KUSUM Component C (Solarisation of Individual Pump Connections)

• Subsidy structure updated: DISCOM + Central + Farmer contribution recalibrated for small & marginal farmers.
• Faster approval: Permission-to-Operate (PTO) capped at 15 days.
• Hybrid system support: DC pump + AC backup now officially supported.
• New panel guidelines: Minimum 550W mono-PERC/TOPCon mandatory.
• Battery support (optional): 2–4 kWh packs allowed in low-grid regions.

Strengthened Digital Compliance Under NSAP-2025

The government’s new unified digital platform ensures:

• On-site photo/video verification using geo-tagging
• Automated subsidy release tracking
• Integration with state agriculture departments
• Real-time pump monitoring dashboards for DISCOMs

Impact on Farmers and Vendors

The updated framework simplifies adoption for farmers while improving financial predictability for EPC vendors. Vendors will now follow standardised technical guidelines, faster bill verification, and clearer timelines for subsidy release.