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      Question

      Which of the following Statements about PM KUSUM is

      / are True? I - The PM - KUSUM was launched by the MNRE in 2019 . II - The major objective is to endow installation of off - grid solar pumps in rural areas and reduce dependence on grid, in grid - connected areas . III - It is managed by the Power Ministry .
      A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE ) launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan ( PM KUSUM ) Scheme for farmers in 2019 . ·       The scheme aims to add solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022 with total central financial support of Rs . 34,422 Crore including service charges to the implementing agencies . ·       The Scheme consists of three components : §  Component A : 10,000 MW of solar capacity through installation of small Solar Power Plants of individual plants of capacity upto 2 MW . §  Component B : Installation of 20 lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps . §  Component C : Solarisation of 15 Lakh Grid - connected Agriculture Pumps . ·       Till 31 . 03 . 2026

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