Kolhapur, 05 June (HS): Maharashtra has achieved a distinguished national

record by installing 10 lakh solar agricultural pumps. Out of the total solar

pumps in the country 64 per cent are operational in Maharashtra. This was

possible through MP Kusum-B and Magel Tyala Saur Pump missions. Maharashtra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has congratulated all those who have contributed

in achieving this target.

Out of

the 15,62,289 solar pumps operational on the country, Maharashtra only has

10,00,472 pumps (64%). Following Maharashtra, Haryana 1.90 lakh, Rajasthan – 1.27

lakh, Uttar Pradesh – 71,538, Jharkhand – 61,452, Gujarat – 21,894 solar pumps made

operational.

Maharashtra

under Magel Tyala Saur Pump (Those who Demand will get it), 45,911 pumps were

made operational in one months, which is a sort of record. The Guinness Book of

World Record registered the record in December 2025.

The 3, 5,

7.5 HP solar pumps for agriculture purpose is given for 10 per cent

contribution from the beneficiary. The contribution is 5 per cent for SC/ST

farmers. The solar panels generate solar energy for 25 years through which

besides irrigation, mobile charging, and E-Vehicles and other equipment can be

charged. The solar pumps are provided five years warrant, during which the

maintenance is the supplier’s responsibility. Instrance against thief and

damage due to natural calamity is also offered.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar