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Which of the following is correctly mentioned about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme?

1. Under the scheme, each subscriber shall receive a minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
2. Under the scheme, clean cooking fuel solution will be provided to poor households especially in rural areas.
3. Under the scheme, income will be generated by selling clean energy to power distribution companies.
4. It aims to provide handholding and support to new FPOs up to 5 years from the year of creation.

Correct answer: Under the scheme, income will be generated by selling clean energy to power distribution companies.

Solution

PM-KUSUM is a scheme aimed at promoting solar energy use in agriculture and generating additional income for farmers by enabling them to sell clean energy to power distribution companies. The other options describe different schemes.

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