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Oswal Pumps Wins Rs 235.92 Crore MSEDCL Contract to Install 10,000 Solar Irrigation Pumps in Maharashtra

Oswal Pumps Limited has secured a Rs 235.92 crore order from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the supply and installation of 10,000 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra. The contract has been awarded under the PM-KUSUM Component-B 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' Yojana, a flagship initiative aimed at expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems among farmers.

Under the order, Oswal Pumps will undertake the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of off-grid solar water pumping systems in 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP capacities. The pumps will be deployed at identified agricultural locations across Maharashtra, enabling farmers to access reliable irrigation while reducing dependence on conventional electricity and diesel-powered pump sets.

The project forms part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), which was launched by the Government of India to increase the adoption of renewable energy in the agricultural sector. Component-B of the scheme focuses on installing standalone solar-powered agricultural pumps in areas where grid connectivity is limited or unreliable, helping improve farm productivity while lowering energy costs and carbon emissions.

Commenting on the order, Vivek Gupta said the repeat contract reflects the company's strong execution capabilities and its long-standing partnership with MSEDCL in supporting Maharashtra's solar irrigation programme. He noted that the latest award further strengthens the company's order book under various government-backed solar pumping initiatives.

Solar-powered irrigation pumps have become an important element of India's agricultural energy transition. Unlike diesel pumps, solar pumps provide farmers with a clean and reliable source of energy, reducing fuel expenses, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and improving access to irrigation in rural areas. They also help reduce the subsidy burden on state electricity distribution companies by decreasing dependence on grid-powered agricultural connections.

The PM-KUSUM Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), aims to enhance farmers' energy security while increasing the share of renewable energy in agriculture. The programme supports the installation of standalone solar pumps, the solarisation of existing grid-connected agricultural pumps, and the development of decentralized solar power plants, enabling farmers to reduce input costs and, in some cases, earn additional income by supplying surplus electricity to the grid.

Maharashtra has been one of the leading states in implementing solar irrigation projects under PM-KUSUM, with MSEDCL playing a key role in deploying solar pumps across rural districts. The state's 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' initiative has accelerated the adoption of solar-powered irrigation by providing farmers with improved access to sustainable and dependable energy solutions.

The latest contract further strengthens Oswal Pumps' position in India's growing solar water pumping market, which continues to expand as governments promote renewable energy-powered agriculture. With increasing investments in clean irrigation infrastructure, solar pumps are expected to play a significant role in improving water and energy efficiency while supporting India's broader goals of sustainable agriculture, rural development, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.