Sat Dec 06 03:50:25 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:

Maharashtra Sets World Record for Solar Pump Installation, Awarded Guinness Certificate

Mumbai, December 6, 2025 – The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has received a Guinness World Records certificate for installing a record-breaking 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in a single month. The achievement, made under the PM-KUSUM (Component B) and Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana schemes, positions Maharashtra as a leader in solar agriculture in India and second globally only to China for the speed of solar pump deployment by a single administrative body.

The initiative, which aims to provide irrigation security, improve farmer incomes, and reduce reliance on conventional energy, has so far resulted in the installation of 7.47 lakh solar pumps across the state, with a target of 10.45 lakh. Special emphasis was placed on drought-prone regions, with pump sizes tailored to landholdings, ensuring efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.

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