MSEDCL sets Guinness World Record with 45,911 solar pumps in 30 days

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited MSEDCL has successfully driven the installation of 45911 offgrid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days The milestone was recognised as a new world record by the Guinness World Records GWR on Friday an official statement saidThe achievement positions Maharashtra as the fastestdeploying solar agriculture state in India and second only to China globally in the scale and speed of solar pump deployment by a single administrative region it saidMSEDCLrsquos accomplishment reflects their commitment to accelerating Indiarsquos clean energy transition improving farmer livelihoods and supporting sustainable irrigation through the effective implementation of the PMKUSUM Component B and Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana MTSKPY schemesMSEDCLrsquos strategic approach to record deploymentMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limitedrsquos operational excellence and farmercentric model were key to achieving this historic milestoneStructured planning and prioritisation Installation efforts focused on droughtprone zones to maximise irrigation impact and sustainabilityVendor accountability Transparent empanelment and strict servicelevel agreements ensured grievances were resolved within three days with automatic escalation mechanisms for unresolved issuesRapid largescale deployment Multiple installation teams deployed simultaneously across districts supported by prepositioned pump inventory and digital tracking systemsFarmercentric execution Pumps were sized based on landholding 3 HP for up to 25 acres 5 HP for up to 5 acres and 7 HP for larger farms with handson support for installation usage and maintenancePolicy synergy Future connections are being given by offgrid solar pumps to ensure a reliable and daytime power supply to farmersThrough these initiatives MSEDCL has established a scalable and replicable model for solar irrigation deployment demonstrating how strong systems realtime monitoring and farmerfirst execution can drive transformative outcomesWith over 747 lakh solar pumps installed to date and a target of 1045 lakh pumps MSEDCL is spearheading one of the largest renewable energy transitions in Indiarsquos agricultural sector creating a model that can be replicated across states and internationallyA giant leap in Maharashtrarsquos energy transitionSpeaking on the occasion Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his transformative PMKUSUM initiative Maharashtra has accelerated the shift toward clean farmercentric irrigation In one month we have installed more than 45911 solar pumps across the state making Maharashtra the No 1 state in India for solar agricultureThis achievement also ensures irrigation security improves productivity and farmer incomes and reduces the dependence on conventional energy sources Also the state government is committed to expanding this momentum and building a resilient sustainable and prosperous future for every farmer in Maharashtra Congratulations to State Discom Mahavitaran he saidLokesh Chandra Chairman and Managing Director MSEDCL said This success has been possible due to efficient scheme design transparent vendor empanelment and strict servicelevel compliance Every vendor is mandated to resolve farmer grievances within three days failing which the matter escalates to MSEDCL for action The State has also adopted a policy to release new agricultural connections through offgrid solar pumps shifting fully to solarbased solutionsHe further added Our pumpsizing policy 3 HP for up to 25 acres 5 HP for up to 5 acres and 7 HP for larger holdings This ensures equitable distribution and maximum benefits to small and marginal farmersA replicable model for India and the WorldThrough its structured planning transparent pump allocation strong vendor ecosystem ecological safeguards and farmerfirst execution Maharashtra has created a national model for clean energy in agriculture which can be replicated by the global southThe Government of Maharashtra and MSEDCL remain committed to expanding solar irrigation strengthening farmer resilience and accelerating Indiarsquos clean energy transition