Economy | 12 Aug 2026

PM-KUSUM off-grid solar pumps August 2026

PM-KUSUM off-grid solar pumps August 2026: Nearly 11.49 lakh off-grid solar pumps had been installed under PM-KUSUM as of 2 August 2026.

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What happened

The official PIB agriculture factsheet confirms that Nearly 11.49 lakh off-grid solar pumps had been installed under PM-KUSUM as of 2 August 2026.

According to the official PIB agriculture factsheet, Nearly 11.49 lakh off-grid solar pumps had been installed under PM-KUSUM as of 2 August 2026. This is a verified exam-relevant figure for the reporting period stated in the source.

Why it matters

The installation count reflects the expansion of clean-energy irrigation infrastructure.

Static GK

  • Revision fact: PM-KUSUM off-grid solar pumps August 2026 — Nearly 11.49 lakh off-grid solar pumps had been installed under PM-KUSUM as of 2 August 2026.

MCQ Practice

1. Nearly how many off-grid solar pumps had been installed under PM-KUSUM as of 2 August 2026?
  • 8.49 lakh
  • 9.49 lakh
  • 10.49 lakh
  • 11.49 lakh

Answer: 11.49 lakh

Why: Correct answer: D. The official PIB factsheet confirms 11.49 lakh. Therefore, option D is correct.

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