What is the target of the PM KUSUM Yojana for farmers?
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Correct Answer: Add 34,800 MW solar capacity by March 2026
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) aims to expand clean energy in the farm sector and provide water and energy security to farmers. Its core target is to add about 34,800 MW of solar power capacity by March 2026 through decentralized solar plants, standalone solar pumps, and solarising existing grid-connected pumps, helping reduce diesel use and increase farmers’ income.