Every irrigation season, we get farmers in Sirsa and around Ajay Vihar asking the same thing: is the KUSUM subsidy still running, or has it dried up like a few of the older diesel-replacement schemes did? It’s still very much running, and 2026 has actually brought a couple of changes that matter, especially if you’re deciding whether to solarise an existing pump or install a new standalone one.

Where PM-KUSUM stands in 2026

The scheme’s completion deadline has moved. MNRE confirmed in April 2026 that eligible projects — ones where the power purchase agreement was signed on or before 31 December 2025 — now have until 31 March 2027 to complete installation. That’s not a scheme running out of steam; it’s the government giving states and installers more breathing room to actually finish what’s been sanctioned, since demand has outpaced installation capacity in several regions.

Nationally, the target is still 34,800 MW of solar capacity added through PM-KUSUM, backed by over ₹34,000 crore in central financial assistance. Haryana specifically has crossed 50,000 pumps installed under Component B alone, and HAREDA has kept fast-track approvals running through 2026 even as other states deal with backlogs.

The three components, and which one actually applies to you

This is where a lot of confusion happens, because people assume “KUSUM” means one single subsidy. It’s actually three separate tracks:

Component A is for landowners setting up small solar power plants (up to 2 MW) and selling that power to the DISCOM. This is less common for individual farmers and more relevant to panchayats or larger landholders.

Component B is the standalone solar pump — the one most Sirsa farmers actually apply for. It’s for areas without reliable grid connection, replacing diesel pumps up to 7.5 HP capacity with an independent solar-powered pump.

Component C is for farmers who already have a grid-connected pump and want to solarise it. The advantage here is you keep grid access as backup and can sell surplus solar power back to the DISCOM — a genuine extra income stream, not just a bill reduction.

If you’re not sure which one fits your land and existing setup, that’s usually the first thing worth clarifying before any paperwork starts, since the subsidy structure and documents differ across all three.

What the subsidy actually looks like in Haryana

This is where Haryana genuinely stands out compared to a lot of other states. The combined subsidy structure works like this:

For a typical 5 HP pump costing somewhere between ₹2.5–3 lakh, a general-category farmer in Haryana is looking at a farmer contribution in the ₹85,000–1.5 lakh range, with the rest covered between central and state assistance — and that gap narrows further for SC, ST, or marginal farmers with a verified 1-hectare-or-less holding.

How the application actually runs

Everything goes through the Saral Haryana portal under the HAREDA service catalogue, or through the national kusum.online.gov.in portal depending on which component you’re applying under. Component B is by far the most active track in Haryana, so most first-time applicants will be going through Saral Haryana.

A few documents catch people out more than others:

• Aadhaar-linked bank account — this has to be seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer, and mismatched details are one of the most common causes of delay.
• Marginal farmer certificate, issued by the Patwari, if you’re claiming the enhanced subsidy for holdings under 1 hectare.
• Borewell certificate from the driller or PHE record — this confirms depth and is used to validate the correct pump HP for your land.
• Tenant NOC, notarised and attached with the landowner’s jamabandi, if you’re a battaidaar (tenant cultivator) rather than the landowner.

Once a Component B application is clean and complete, the typical timeline from Saral Haryana submission to pump commissioning runs about 75 to 100 days. Incomplete documentation is what stretches that out — the technical installation itself is usually the fastest part of the whole process.

Why the installer you choose actually matters here

This isn’t just a sales point — it genuinely affects whether your subsidy gets approved cleanly. Pump HP validation, tender compliance, and the performance bank guarantee requirements under Components A and C have all been points where under-experienced installers cause delays or outright rejections. Working with an MNRE-approved EPC company that’s used to Haryana’s specific paperwork, rather than a general electrician taking on a solar job, tends to be the difference between a 75-day process and one that drags into months.

Should you wait, given the 2027 extension?

Not really, and here’s why: the extension applies to projects with PPAs already signed by December 2025 — it’s a completion runway, not a new application window opening later. If you’re applying fresh now, your timeline still runs on Haryana’s normal 75–100 day cycle from the point you submit. Waiting doesn’t buy you a better subsidy rate; the 75% (or 90% for eligible categories) structure has been stable, and there’s no signal it’s about to improve. What waiting does cost you is another irrigation season on diesel pricing, which in most parts of Haryana isn’t getting any cheaper.

The bottom line

PM-KUSUM in Haryana is one of the stronger state implementations of this scheme in the country right now — 50,000-plus pumps installed, fast-track Component B processing, and a subsidy structure that covers the large majority of the cost for most farmers. The scheme isn’t going anywhere before March 2027 at the earliest, but the subsidy percentage hasn’t moved and isn’t expected to, so the main thing worth getting right is documentation and installer choice, not timing.

If you’re weighing up Component B versus C for your land, or want your paperwork checked before it goes into Saral Haryana, that’s worth sorting out properly before you submit anything.

FAQ

Is PM-KUSUM still accepting new applications in 2026?

Yes. Haryana’s Component B track remains active through HAREDA and Saral Haryana, and the scheme’s overall completion deadline has been extended to 31 March 2027 for eligible projects.

How much subsidy do Haryana farmers get on a solar pump?

General farmers receive 75% combined subsidy (30% central, 45% state). SC, ST, and marginal farmers can receive up to 90% combined subsidy, paying as little as 10% themselves.

What’s the difference between Component B and Component C?

Component B is for a standalone solar pump in areas without reliable grid power. Component C is for solarising an existing grid-connected pump, which lets you sell surplus power back to the DISCOM.

How long does the process take in Haryana?

A clean Component B application typically takes 75 to 100 days from Saral Haryana submission to pump commissioning, assuming documentation is complete.

Do I need to wait until the 2027 deadline to apply?

No. The March 2027 extension applies to completing projects that already have signed PPAs — new applicants still go through the standard current timeline and subsidy structure.