India, Dec. 30 -- In the lead up to the union budget 2026-27, the Union government is preparing to roll out PM-KUSUM 2.0, a successor to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), signalling a renewed push for decentralised solar in agriculture even as the current scheme continues to draw strong demand from states and implementing agencies.

Government officials told Down To Earth (DTE) that the move reflects sustained interest in PM-KUSUM but stressed that the government is not formally extending the existing scheme. While moratoriums and support provisions already approved will continue for ongoing projects, the present framework will conclude as scheduled.

The current phase, running through March 2026, ...