PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
The Indian government is preparing to launch the second phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme, which focuses on solar energy adoption in agriculture. This new phase will introduce a dedicated component for agrivoltaics, encouraging the integration of solar power generation with farming activities.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to improve energy security for small farmers while promoting sustainable land use through dual-purpose agricultural and solar infrastructure.
The second phase of the Centre’s flagship PM-KUSUM scheme is likely to be announced shortly, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on the sidelines of the curtain raiser for the seventh Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026.
“The process is on for PM-KUSUM 2.0, that is, Phase-II, and I am quite confident very shortly the honourable Prime Minister [will make the announcement],” Joshi told reporters.
Addressing the conference, the minister said the next phase of the scheme would include a dedicated component for agrivoltaics, which combines agricultural activity with solar power generation.
Joshi said the government’s broader focus would remain on supporting small and marginal farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and panchayats as the country expands the use of renewable energy in agriculture.
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