Parliament Parliament Q&A
No eligible lists from Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao for PM-KUSUM Component B
The MP asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy about the coverage, installation numbers, financial assistance, and expansion steps for the PM-KUSUM scheme in the hilly districts of Assam, specifically Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.
Asked and answered by: Asked by Shri Amarsing Tisso; Answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi).
What the government said
- PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme implemented by State Implementing Agencies (SIAs).
- No approved/eligible list of beneficiaries has been received from Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts for Component B.
- 4,000 solar pumps were allocated to Assam under Component B.
- 1,695 solar pumps have been installed in Assam as of the report date.
- Total Central Financial Assistance (CFA) released to Assam is Rs 10.67 crore.
- Utilized funds by the SIA in Assam amount to Rs 5.12 crore.
- The Ministry conducts periodic reviews, capacity building workshops, and awareness programs, including a recent meeting on 8 July 2026.
Also in the document
- The answer states that no eligible beneficiary lists were received from the specific hilly districts (Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao) mentioned in the question.
- The district-wise annexure provided lists 20 districts in Assam, but Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao are not included in the table of installed pumps or utilized funds.
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q147 (Session 8) · 29 Jul 2026
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