- UPNEDA runs PM KUSUM UP; UPPCL is the DISCOM side.
- The focus is Component B — standalone solar pumps for farmers.
- UPNEDA runs a yearly booking and target cycle for pumps.
- Subsidy stack: central + state + farmer share (split is verify-with-UPNEDA).
- An EPC empanels, bids with EMD, posts a PBG, then runs 5-year O&M.
- All UP figures here are estimates — verify current with UPNEDA.
PM KUSUM UP is one of India's biggest solar pump markets. Uttar Pradesh is a top-funded, large-population state, and the work is run by UPNEDA. If you are an EPC, this page explains who runs the scheme, how farmers book pumps, and how you win and deliver the work.
What PM-KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh is
PM-KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh is the state's version of the national PM-KUSUM scheme, run by UPNEDA. The national scheme has three components: Component A (small grid-linked solar plants on farm land), Component B (standalone off-grid solar pumps), and Component C (solarising existing grid-connected pumps). UP leans hard into Component B.
The goal is simple. A farmer replaces a costly diesel pump, or gets a first pump, with a solar pump that runs on free sunlight. The government pays most of the cost, the farmer pays a small share, and the farmer saves on fuel for years. PM KUSUM UP turns that goal into an annual pump target that UPNEDA fills through empanelled EPCs.
Who runs it: UPNEDA and the UPPCL DISCOMs
UPNEDA — the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency — runs PM-KUSUM in the state. UPNEDA is the state nodal agency. It sets the pump target, floats the tenders, empanels EPCs, runs the farmer booking cycle, and pays the state subsidy share. Its website is upneda.org.in, and it is your single most important authority for current figures.
The DISCOM side sits with UPPCL, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited. UPPCL is the holding company over the state's distribution companies. These sub-DISCOMs include PuVVNL (Purvanchal), MVVNL (Madhyanchal), DVVNL (Dakshinanchal) and PVVNL (Paschimanchal). For standalone Component B pumps, much of the work flows through UPNEDA, but grid steps still touch UPPCL.
Why the agency split matters to you
For an EPC, this means UPNEDA is your main door. You empanel with UPNEDA, you bid in UPNEDA tenders, and you claim subsidy through UPNEDA. Knowing which sub-DISCOM covers a district still helps for any grid-linked work and for local coordination. Always confirm the current process with UPNEDA before you act on it.
The Component B solar pump focus and farmer booking cycle
Component B — standalone solar pumps — is the heart of PM KUSUM UP. UP has a huge number of farmers who rely on diesel pumps or no pump at all, so demand for off-grid solar pumps is heavy. UPNEDA channels most of its PM-KUSUM effort into filling a yearly Component B target.
UPNEDA runs an annual booking and target cycle. Each year UPNEDA announces how many pumps it will fund, opens a booking window for farmers, and allots that target to empanelled EPCs through tenders. The exact pump target count changes every year. Treat any number you see as an estimate — verify the current target with UPNEDA, the live tender, or the latest MNRE order.
Why the cycle drives your planning
The booking cycle controls when work appears. If you miss the UPNEDA tender or booking window, you wait for the next round. So track UPNEDA notices closely, line up your bid documents early, and plan crew capacity around the season. The cycle is the rhythm of the whole UP pump market.
The farmer subsidy stack: central, state and farmer share
A PM-KUSUM solar pump in UP is paid for by three parties: a central subsidy, a UPNEDA state share, and a small farmer share. The central government funds a large slice through the Central Financial Assistance (CFA). UPNEDA adds a state share on top. The farmer pays the rest.
Under the national scheme design, the CFA and the state share together cover most of the pump cost, and the farmer share is the smallest piece. The exact percentages differ by state, by pump size, and by the year's order. For PM KUSUM UP, the central percentage, the state percentage and the farmer percentage are estimates on this page. You must verify the current split and slab with UPNEDA, the live tender, or the latest MNRE order.
Read the slab, not a single headline number
Subsidy is set in slabs, often by pump HP. A 3 HP pump and a 10 HP pump do not carry the same cash subsidy or the same farmer share. So never quote one flat figure to a farmer. Pull the current slab from the UPNEDA tender or order for the exact HP, then quote from that. This keeps your numbers honest and avoids angry farmers at handover.
How a farmer registers for a solar pump
A farmer registers for a PM-KUSUM solar pump through the UPNEDA booking system during the annual window. This part is farmer intent — it is the farmer who books, not the EPC. The farmer applies, picks a pump size, pays the farmer share, and waits for allotment to an empanelled vendor.
A farmer usually needs basic papers: identity proof, land records that show the field, and a bank account for the subsidy and payment flow. The exact document list and the booking steps are set by UPNEDA and can change each cycle. We keep a separate farmer eligibility and documents guide for that detail.
If you are a farmer reading this
This page is written mainly for EPCs and installers. If you are a farmer, the short version is: watch for the UPNEDA booking window, keep your land and bank papers ready, and book early because the yearly target fills up. Always confirm the current process on the UPNEDA website, upneda.org.in, before you pay anything.
How an EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Uttar Pradesh
An EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in UP by empanelling with UPNEDA and then winning its tenders. There is no shortcut around UPNEDA. You become an approved vendor, you watch the tender and booking cycle, and you bid for the pump sizes and districts you can serve.
Empanel with UPNEDA
Register as a vendor with UPNEDA, the UP state nodal agency. You submit your firm papers, technical credentials and the bond UPNEDA asks for, then wait for empanelment.
Watch the UPNEDA tender or booking cycle
UPNEDA runs a yearly solar pump target. Track its tender notices and the farmer booking window so you bid or get allotted work in that round.
Submit your bid with EMD
Bid against the UPNEDA tender for your pump sizes and districts. Attach the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in the format the tender names.
Win, sign and post the PBG
If you are L1 (lowest responsive bidder) or allotted work, sign the contract and submit the Performance Bank Guarantee. The PBG backs your 5-year O&M duty.
Install, commission and run O&M
Install the right HP pump for each farmer, commission it, claim the subsidy, and run free maintenance for five years. Figures and slabs are estimates — verify current with UPNEDA.
Tenders are usually decided on price. The lowest responsive bidder — known as L1 — sets the rate, and allotments follow from there. So bid carefully: too high and you lose, too low and your 5-year O&M duty eats your margin. Read every UPNEDA tender line before you commit.
EMD and PBG: the two deposits you must fund
PM-KUSUM bids in UP carry two financial guarantees: an EMD with the bid and a PBG after you win. Both tie up real money, so budget for them before you bid. They are standard across PM-KUSUM tenders, but the amounts vary.
The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) goes in with your bid. It shows you are serious and is returned if you do not win. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) comes after you win and sign. The PBG backs your delivery and your 5-year operation and maintenance duty; UPNEDA can claim it if you fail. The exact EMD and PBG amounts are estimates — verify current with UPNEDA and the live tender.
Plan your cash before the bid
Many EPCs lose money not on the work but on the cash lock-up. The EMD sits with UPNEDA until the result. The PBG sits at your bank, often as a fixed-deposit margin, for the full O&M term. Add both to your costing so your L1 price still leaves a margin after five years of service.
Pump sizes, DCR, ALMM and the USPC rule
PM-KUSUM Component B in UP commonly covers 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 HP solar pumps, matched to the farmer field size and water depth. A small field with shallow water needs a small pump; a large field with a deep borewell needs a bigger one. UPNEDA allots a target spread across these sizes.
The equipment must usually meet three rules. DCR means Domestic Content Requirement — the cells and modules must be made in India. ALMM is the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers — only listed modules qualify. And the USPC — the Universal Solar Pump Controller — is the standard controller that works across pump and motor types. Quote only equipment that clears all three.
Indicative only. Relative cost and farmer share rise with HP. All values are an estimate — verify the current cost and subsidy slab with UPNEDA, the live tender, or the latest MNRE order.
The 5-year O&M duty
Under PM-KUSUM, the EPC must run free operation and maintenance on each solar pump for five years after commissioning. This is not optional. Your PBG backs it, and a broken pump you ignore can cost you the guarantee and your standing with UPNEDA.
Five years of service across many districts is real work. You must visit, fix faults, replace parts under warranty, and keep records UPNEDA may ask for. Price this into your bid from day one. EPCs that treat O&M as an afterthought lose money and risk PBG forfeiture on PM KUSUM UP jobs.
O&M is where margin is won or lost
The install is a few days; the O&M is five years. Strong vendors plan routes, track each pump's health, and close faults fast. Weak vendors scramble and bleed cash on emergency trips. A clean O&M system is the difference between profit and loss on a low L1 rate.
Common follow-ups EPCs ask
A few questions come up again and again on PM KUSUM UP. Here are short answers, with the same honesty rule: verify every figure with UPNEDA before you act.
- Can I bid for many districts? Yes, if you can serve them and run 5-year O&M there. Bid only where you can send a crew.
- Is the subsidy paid to me or the farmer? The subsidy flows through the scheme to settle the pump cost; the farmer pays only the farmer share. Confirm the exact flow with UPNEDA.
- What if I miss the booking window? You wait for the next UPNEDA cycle. The yearly target is the gate.
- Do figures change each year? Yes. Targets, slabs, EMD and PBG can all shift by year and order. Always re-check with UPNEDA.
How SuryaHub helps PM-KUSUM EPCs in UP
Winning a UPNEDA tender is the start; delivering it cleanly is what pays. SuryaHub keeps each tender, EMD, PBG and farmer pump job in one place, and runs every job from allotment through install to subsidy claim and 5-year O&M with project management and the right government workflow steps — so nothing that gates a payment or your standing slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every UP figure here is a scheme estimate to verify with UPNEDA, not a guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh?+
UPNEDA, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, runs PM-KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh. UPNEDA handles solar pump targets, tenders, the farmer booking cycle and the state subsidy share. The DISCOM side sits with UPPCL and its sub-DISCOMs. Confirm current rules with UPNEDA.
What is the main PM-KUSUM component in Uttar Pradesh?+
Component B, standalone solar pumps for farmers, is the main PM-KUSUM focus in Uttar Pradesh. UP is a large, top-funded state with heavy demand for off-grid solar pumps. UPNEDA runs an annual booking and target cycle for these pumps. Verify the current target with UPNEDA.
How much subsidy does a UP farmer get under PM-KUSUM?+
A UP farmer pays a small share while a central subsidy and a UPNEDA state share cover most of the pump cost. The exact central percentage, state percentage and farmer percentage are estimates here. Verify the current split and slab with UPNEDA, the live tender, or the latest MNRE order.
How does an EPC get PM-KUSUM solar pump work in Uttar Pradesh?+
An EPC empanels with UPNEDA, watches the annual tender and farmer booking cycle, then bids against the UPNEDA tender for chosen pump sizes and districts. The EPC submits an EMD with the bid, and the winner posts a Performance Bank Guarantee before installing and running 5-year O&M.
What pump sizes does PM-KUSUM cover in Uttar Pradesh?+
PM-KUSUM Component B commonly covers 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 HP solar pumps, matched to the farmer field size and water depth. UPNEDA allots a target across these sizes. The pump must usually meet DCR, ALMM and the Universal Solar Pump Controller rule. Verify current specs with UPNEDA.
Does an EPC need a PBG for PM-KUSUM in UP?+
Yes. After winning a UPNEDA tender, the EPC submits a Performance Bank Guarantee that backs the 5-year operation and maintenance duty on each solar pump. The EPC also posts an Earnest Money Deposit with the bid itself. The exact EMD and PBG amounts are estimates — verify current with UPNEDA.
How does SuryaHub help PM-KUSUM EPCs in Uttar Pradesh?+
SuryaHub tracks each UPNEDA tender, EMD, PBG and farmer pump job from allotment to subsidy claim and 5-year O&M, so nothing that gates payment slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL. Always verify scheme figures with UPNEDA.
Sources & references
Scheme structure, components, the subsidy stack and the EMD/PBG and USPC rules come from primary government sources. State-specific figures for Uttar Pradesh — pump targets, subsidy split and slabs — are estimates here. Always confirm the current process and numbers with UPNEDA before you bid or quote.
- UPNEDA ↗
Uttar Pradesh state nodal agency: solar pump booking, tenders and the state subsidy share.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
PM-KUSUM scheme guidelines, the central subsidy and the latest order.
- PM-KUSUM Portal (MNRE) ↗
National scheme portal, components and the live status of the programme.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, PM-KUSUM portal & UPNEDA sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Scheme components, the subsidy stack and the EMD/PBG/USPC rules are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. All Uttar Pradesh figures — pump targets, subsidy split, slabs and deposit amounts — are estimates to verify with UPNEDA, the live tender, or the latest MNRE order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.