An initiative by the Union Government for encouraging farmers to set up solar power generation capacity on their fallow/barren lands and sell it to th

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : PM-KUSUM

The correct answer is PM-KUSUM.

An initiative by the union government for encouraging farmers to set up solar power generation capacity on their barren lands and sell it to the grid is called PM-KUSUM.
To increase the income of farmers and provide a source of irrigation is the objective of the mission.
In 2019, administrative approval has given to the scheme.

The Ministry of new and renewable energy has launched this scheme.
Solar pumps and new power plants have been set up across the country under the scheme.
60% subsidy to farmers will be provided by the government.
Solar pumps can be installed by the farmers, panchayats and cooperatives under the scheme if they apply for it.
The electricity that is generated from solar pumps can be sold by farmers.
In the form of loans, 30% of the cost will be given by the government.