Uttar Pradesh reaffirms to achieve 22 GW solar target

Prahlad Joshi in a review meeting in the state highlighted that under PM-KUSUM, the central government provides up to 90 percent subsidy, significantly reducing the cost burden on farmers adopting solar power. 

Uttar Pradesh has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the ambitious target of 22 GW solar energy capacity in a high level meeting held in Lucknow. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi addressed the meeting held to assess progress of the PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar schemes in which UP Chief Minister Adityanath was present along with Energy Minister A.K Sharma and the Secretary to MNRE, Nidhi Khare.

The Union Minister, Joshi commended the state’s leadership in implementing the Central government’s flagship schemes, emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering farmers through clean energy. He highlighted that under PM-KUSUM, the Central government provides up to 90 percent subsidy, significantly reducing the cost burden on farmers adopting solar power.

Joshi also visited Duggaur village in Bakshi Ka Talab tehsil to inspect a solar pump project established under the PM-KUSUM C-1 scheme. Local farmer Mohammad Ahsan Ali Khan has installed an 11.2 kW on-grid solar power plant for his 7.5 HP irrigation pump. The ₹6.23 lakh project was largely funded through subsidies, with only ₹62,391 borne by the beneficiary. Since its installation, the plant has generated 8,945 kWh of electricity, with 7,100 kWh exported to the grid, enabling the farmer to earn income while achieving energy independence. Energy Minister A.K. Sharma hailed the Central government’s support, noting the allocation of 3.7 lakh solar pumps to Uttar Pradesh under the PM-KUSUM Scheme (Component C – Feeder Level Solarisation).