How to Apply Solar Water Pump Schemes in Odisha ?

How to Apply for Odisha Solar Water Pump Schemes: Full Guide for Farmers, Vendors & Subsidy Details (2025).

Solar pumps are transforming rural Odisha by providing clean energy for drinking water and agricultural irrigation. Under schemes like PM-KUSUM and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), both farmers and rural households can benefit from solar-powered water solutions. But how can you apply? What subsidy will you get? And how does Odisha compare to other states? Let’s break it down in detail.

 

How to Apply for Odisha Solar Water Pump Schemes: Full Guide for Farmers, Vendors & Subsidy Details (2025)

 1. Who Can Apply?

 For Farmers (Irrigation Pumps)

• Must be a resident of Odisha
• Own at least 0.5 acre of land with a dug well, borewell, or open well
• Land should not be connected to grid electricity
• Small and marginal farmers get priority under Sourajalanidhi or PM-KUSUM Component B

🏡 For Villagers (Drinking Water Solar Systems)

• Remote habitations/villages with no piped drinking water access
• Village-level schemes applied via Panchayat or Rural Water Supply (RWSS)

📝 2. How to Apply for Solar Pumps in Odisha?

How to Apply for Odisha Solar Water Pump Schemes: Full Guide for Farmers, Vendors & Subsidy Details (2025) - AI Image

✅ For Farmers (PM-KUSUM / Sourajalanidhi)

1. Visit OREDA’s official portal
2. Register using Aadhaar and land ownership proof
3. Upload documents (Patta, Diglot Khata, well photo)
4. Choose pump capacity (0.5 HP to 7.5 HP)
5. Submit application and await approval from the district-level office

How to Apply for Odisha Solar Water Pump Schemes: Full Guide for Farmers, Vendors & Subsidy Details (2025)

✅ For Drinking Water Solar Pumps (JJM)

1. Applications are processed via local Panchayat or RWSS division
2. Panchayat can submit proposal to OREDA
3. OREDA verifies feasibility and installs system with 5-year maintenance

💸 3. Odisha Solar Pump Subsidy Structure (2025)

Scheme	Pump Capacity	Total Cost (Approx)	Subsidy %	Farmer’s Share
PM-KUSUM Component B	1 HP – 7.5 HP	₹60,000 – ₹3,00,000	70% (Central + State)	30% (~₹20,000–₹90,000)
Sourajalanidhi	0.5 HP	₹50,000	Up to 100%	₹0 – ₹10,000 (based on category)
JJM Drinking Water	1 HP	₹1.5 – ₹2 Lakhs	100% Government Funded	₹0

💼 4. For Vendors & OEMs

• Empanelment required via EOI or tender
• Must have supplied 500+ pumps in Odisha or 1000 in India
• Mandatory: At least 4 service centers within Odisha
• MNRE/BIS approved modules, motors, and RMS-enabled controllers
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) and Insurance required

🔍 5. How Odisha Compares with Other States

State	Avg. Pumps Installed	Subsidy Support	Unique Feature
Odisha	13,000+ (JJM) + 230 (Sourajalanidhi)	Up to 100%	Remote drinking + small farmer irrigation
Rajasthan	50,000+ (KUSUM)	90%	Biggest state-level adoption of KUSUM
Maharashtra	30,000+ (AG feeder + off-grid)	60–80%	Feeder separation + utility-scale solar pumps

How to Apply for Odisha Solar Water Pump Schemes: Full Guide for Farmers, Vendors & Subsidy Details (2025)

 Conclusion

Odisha has made a strong start in deploying solar water pumps under both central and state schemes. With high subsidies, vendor reforms, and localized service mandates, it’s an opportunity for farmers to become self-reliant in water access.

If you’re a farmer, don’t miss the chance to apply under PM-KUSUM. And if you’re a rural developer or policymaker, ensure villagers and Panchayats are aware of these benefits.

📌 Official Resources

📌 Disclaimer: AI-Generated Images

All images used in this blog post are AI-generated and are meant for illustrative and educational purposes only. These visuals do not represent real individuals, equipment, or actual installations by the government or OREDA.

The information shared here is based on official schemes such as PM-KUSUM, JJM, and OREDA's solar initiatives. For the most accurate and updated information, please visit the official website of OREDA Odisha.

🔗 Visit Official Website: oredaodisha.com

👨‍💼 About the Author

Parthasarathi Panda (M.Com) is a digital content creator, Blogger, and YouTuber from Odisha. He creates educational content in English, Hindi, and Odia to support digital empowerment.