Question : PM-KUSUM

(a) whether the Government has implemented any scheme to promote installation of solar power systems in Government and Non-Government sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to provide the training regarding installation and use of solar pump and solar plant to the farmers in the country especially in Madhya Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI R. K. SINGH)
(a) and (b)The Government has launched various schemes for promoting installation of solar power systems in the country. Details of the schemes are given in Annexure.
(c) to (e) Under Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme, which is being implemented in the country including the state of Madhya Pradesh, installation of solar pumps has been done by technical qualified vendors selected through tendering process. The vendor will maintain the system for five years from the date of installation and also provide a helpline, district level service centre and comply standards of performance in dealing with complaints including training of locals.
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