Bengaluru, October 12, 2026
Farmers in Karnataka waiting to apply for solar agricultural pumps under PM-KUSUM Component-B may have to wait for further official instructions. This report is based on information shared by a visitor to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) office in Bengaluru.
The individual said they visited the KREDL office on October 8, 2026, and asked an official whether applications would be invited again. According to their account, the office had not received information from the Central or Karnataka governments about a fresh application round.
Around 1.6 lakh applications reportedly received
According to the message shared after the visit, applications had been invited to provide benefits to approximately 40,000 farmers, but around 1.6 lakh applications were reportedly received.
The message further said arrangements were being made to install solar pumps for applicants who had already made the required payments. It also mentioned efforts to extend benefits to more than one lakh additional farmers.
Will applications reopen?
The information shared suggests that farmers may need to wait while existing applications are processed. A fresh application round could be considered later, but the message did not provide a confirmed date for reopening applications.
Farmers should not treat this account as a formal government decision. Any future application window needs confirmation through official KREDL or government notifications.
What should farmers do now?
- Monitor official KREDL and Karnataka government announcements.
- Check existing application and payment status through authorised channels.
- Confirm eligibility, subsidy details and application dates before making payments.
- Avoid relying on unofficial messages or intermediaries promising guaranteed allotments.
For scheme information, consult the official PM-KUSUM portal and KREDL’s solar water pump information. Always check for the latest official notice before applying or paying.