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flag Jammu and Kashmir launched solar pumps under PM-KUSUM, installing 2,594 pumps for farmers, but other components lag due to delays.

flag The PM-KUSUM scheme has launched in Jammu and Kashmir with over 2,594 standalone solar pumps installed, offering farmers reliable, affordable irrigation and reducing reliance on diesel and grid power. flag These pumps, totaling 9.02 MW, are improving agricultural productivity, especially in remote areas. flag However, the other two components—solar power plants on fallow land and solarisation of grid-connected pumps—remain unimplemented due to pending approvals and technical hurdles. flag Officials cite the approaching December deadline and are preparing for PM-KUSUM 2.0. flag With J&K’s vast solar potential, stakeholders stress the need for faster, full rollout to boost farming resilience amid climate challenges and rising costs.

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