Major renewable irrigation push to expand clean energy access for farmers under “Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump” initiative

Oswal Pumps has secured a significant contract worth Rs 162.06 crore (inclusive of GST) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of 6,896 off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems under the Government of India’s PM-KUSUM Scheme, specifically the “Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump” programme.

The large-scale deployment will be executed across multiple districts in Maharashtra and is expected to substantially strengthen rural irrigation infrastructure by providing farmers with decentralized, renewable energy-based pumping solutions. The initiative is designed to reduce dependence on grid electricity and diesel-powered irrigation systems, while improving energy reliability for agricultural operations.

The project is poised to directly benefit thousands of farmers by enabling consistent access to clean and cost-efficient solar energy for irrigation needs. By replacing conventional energy sources with off-grid solar systems, the programme is also expected to contribute to reduced operational costs, improved water-use efficiency, and enhanced resilience in agricultural productivity.

The order reinforces the ongoing expansion of India’s solar-powered agricultural infrastructure under the PM-KUSUM framework, which aims to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in rural farming systems while reducing the carbon footprint of irrigation practices.

Oswal Pumps’ execution of the project will encompass end-to-end delivery, including system design, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning, ensuring full operational readiness of the solar pumping units across the designated regions.

In essence, the contract marks a further step in the convergence of renewable energy deployment and agricultural modernisation in India, positioning solar irrigation systems as a central pillar in the transition toward sustainable and energy-secure farming ecosystems.