Fact check
oi-Deepika S
New Delhi, May 28: The government has warned against some scam websites posing as the official portal of PM-KUSUM Scheme.
These unauthorized websites collect money and information from people interested in the program. In order to avoid any loss to the general public, MNRE has issued public notices in the past, advising the general public not to deposit registration fees or share personal information on these websites.
Upon receipt of the complaints, action was also taken against the perpetrators and several fake registration portals were blocked.
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Beware of fraudulent registration websites/portals posing as the official PM-KUSUM program portal.#PIBFactree
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In addition to fraudulent websites, WhatsApp and other means are also used to mislead potential beneficiaries. The ministry therefore strongly advised those interested in the PM-KUSUM program to verify the authenticity of the website before providing any personal information or depositing any money.
The ministry further advised not to click on any unverified or suspicious link received via Whatsapp/SMS claiming to be the registration portal of the PM-KUSUM program.
What is PM-KUSUM?
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implements the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) program under which a grant is provided for the installation of stand-alone solar pumps and solarization of agricultural pumps. Farmers can also install grid-connected solar power plants of up to 2 MW. The program is implemented by designated departments of state governments and details of all such designated departments are available on the MNRE website www.mnre.gov.in.
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the program and implementation process can be found on the MNRE website http://www.mnre.gov.in or PM-KUSUM central portal: https:// pmkusum.mnre.gov.in or dial toll free number 1800-180-3333.
Fact check
To claim
Websites claiming a registration portal for the PM-KUSUM program
Conclusion
MNRE does not register beneficiaries under the program through websites/portals.