The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme has installed 13.11 GW of solar capacity as of March 31, 2026, against its overall target of adding 34.8 GW of renewable energy capacity, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The update was provided by Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik in response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha. Launched in March 2019 and scaled up in January 2024, the PM KUSUM scheme aims to support the addition of 34.8 GW of renewable energy capacity with central financial support of ₹34,422 crore.
The government has also extended the implementation timeline until March 2027 for projects under the scheme where Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) were signed on or before December 31, 2025. The extension is aimed at providing additional time for the implementation of eligible projects.
Under Component A of PM KUSUM, the government has allocated 10,000 MW of decentralised, ground-mounted solar power projects based on demand from states. As of December 31, 2025, PPAs had been signed for 9,871 MW, while 1,726.92 MW of capacity had been installed as of June 30, 2026.
State-wise data shows that Rajasthan has the highest sanctioned capacity under Component A at 5,618 MW, followed by Telangana at 1,797 MW and Madhya Pradesh at 1,401 MW. However, the installed capacity in these states stood at 1,236.05 MW, 79 MW and 201.66 MW, respectively.
Odisha, meanwhile, has 90 MW sanctioned under Component A, of which only 2 MW had been installed. Under Component B, the state has 18,441 sanctioned standalone solar pump installations, with 15,780 installations completed. Under Component C, 5,223 installations have been sanctioned under the feeder-level solarisation category, although none had been installed as of June 30, 2026.
The government also addressed concerns regarding Odisha’s limited presence in high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing despite the state’s mineral resources and port infrastructure. According to the ministry, companies receiving awards under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules are free to establish manufacturing facilities anywhere in India, including Odisha.
The ministry further noted that manufacturers decide the location of their plants based on commercial and business considerations. These include land availability, industrial infrastructure, access to reliable and cost-competitive electricity, logistics, availability of skilled manpower, proximity to suppliers and markets, and ease of doing business.
The progress under PM KUSUM comes as India continues to expand decentralised renewable energy deployment, particularly in the agricultural sector. The scheme’s focus on solar power generation and solarisation of agricultural feeders and pumps is expected to support clean energy adoption while reducing dependence on conventional electricity and diesel-based irrigation systems.
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