“The government is likely to extend the deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme once again, as two major components of the initiative have failed to achieve even 50% of their targets,” an official source said.
Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM aimed to add a solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022, with a total Central financial support of ₹34,422 crore, including service charges for implementing agencies.
Only 3 MW of solar photovoltaic plants installed under PM-Kusum scheme
Later, the Centre extended the PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026, as its implementation was significantly affected owing to the pandemic, and also revised upwards the target to 34,800 MW.
According to an official source, the deadline for the implementation of PM KUSUM is likely to be extended further to ensure the envisaged targets are achieved. This will be the second extension to the scheme. As per official data, none of the components of the ambitious scheme have achieved 100% target.
