The PM-KUSUM scheme focuses on

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Promoting solar energy adoption in agriculture 
Explanation:
· Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a scheme launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2019.
· Its primary objective is to promote the use of solar energy in the agricultural sector across India.
· The scheme subsidizes farmers for the installation of solar-powered irrigation pumps and decentralized solar power plants on their barren land.
· It aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based irrigation and supplement farmers' income by allowing them to sell excess solar power to the grid. 
Information Booster:
· The scheme has three components:
· Component A: Installation of decentralized ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected solar power plants up to 2 MW on farmers' land.
· Component B: Installation of stand-alone solar-powered agriculture pumps for off-grid areas.
· Component C: Solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps, where farmers can use the solar power for irrigation and sell the surplus to the grid.
· The scheme, extended until March 2026, also promotes domestic manufacturing of solar equipment.
· Financial assistance and subsidies are provided to reduce the upfront cost for farmers, making solar energy more accessible for irrigation. 
Additional Knowledge: (b) Promoting fossil fuel use in agriculture
· This is incorrect. A key objective of PM-KUSUM is to de-dieselize the farm sector and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which cause pollution and high running costs for farmers. 
(c) Promoting green hydrogen production
· This is incorrect. The promotion of green hydrogen production is covered under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, a separate initiative, not the PM-KUSUM scheme. 
(d) Promoting rooftop solar installations
· This is incorrect. While PM-KUSUM involves solar energy, it focuses on solar pumps and grid-connected plants on agricultural land. Rooftop solar installations for residential use are promoted under a different scheme, the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.