Q18 · UPSC current affairs · 10 September 2026 · PIB · Agrivoltaics component PM KUSUM Scheme dual land use

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The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced a dedicated component for agrivoltaics under the next phase of which of the following schemes?

A PM-KUSUM Scheme
B National Solar Mission
C PM-SURYA GHAR: Muft Bijli Yojana
D Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Solar PV

Correct answer: (a) PM-KUSUM Scheme

Explanation

The agrivoltaics component was announced for the next phase of the PM-KUSUM Scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Options B, C, and D refer to different national solar initiatives.

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