Welfare Schemes PM-KUSUM programme The States have begun experimenting with alternative approaches to improve adoption of the Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) programme. It envisages setting up 100 GW of solar power plants in farmer-owned land by installing 14 lakh solar It also aims to solarise 35 lakh grid connected agricultural The digital platform will be launched to revive the PM-KUSUM programme. About PM-KUSUM programme Launch – 2019 Aim – To increase country’s solar water pump manufacturing capacity.