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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
The Govt. of India in its budget, had announced the PM-KUSUM scheme. Which of the following is being taken care of by the PM-KUSUM Scheme?
Options
- A Removal of farmers’ dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump sets to solar energy
- B Encourage balanced use of all kinds of fertilizers including the traditional organic and other innovative fertilizers
- C Build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables, inclusive of milk, meat and fish
- D Development, management and conservation of marine fishery resources
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Correct Answer
A Removal of farmers’ dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump sets to solar energy
Model Answer
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme is aimed at ensuring energy security for farmers in India.
- Launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2019.
- Aim: To install solar pumps and other renewable power plants across the nation in the fields to reduce farmers' dependence on fossil fuels and shift towards solar energy.
- Hence, option A is correct.
- Under the scheme, the government will provide a subsidy of 60% to farmers and 30% of the cost will be given by Government in form of loans to install solar pumps and panels.
- Farmers will only have to give 10% of the total cost of the project.
- The electricity generated from the solar panel installed by farmers can be sold to companies.
Components in the scheme
- A:- For setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Power Plants on barren land.
- B:- For installation of 17.50 Lakh stand-alone solar agriculture pumps.
- C:- For solarisation of 10 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps.