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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra sets world record with 45,911 solar pumps in 30 days

IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra sets world record with 45,911 solar pumps in 30 days

Updated On: 06 December, 2025 11:42 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has set a new Guinness World Record after installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days, an official statement said on Friday. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)

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The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has set a new Guinness World Record after installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days, an official statement said on Friday. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)

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The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has set a new Guinness World Record after installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days, an official statement said on Friday. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)
<p>According to officials, the record reflects the state&rsquo;s strong push towards clean energy, improved farm irrigation, and better livelihoods for farmers</p>

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According to officials, the record reflects the state’s strong push towards clean energy, improved farm irrigation, and better livelihoods for farmers

<p>MSEDCL said it achieved this milestone through structured planning and a farmer-first approach</p>

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MSEDCL said it achieved this milestone through structured planning and a farmer-first approach

<p>Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his transformative PM-KUSUM initiative, in one month, we have installed more than 45,911 solar pumps across the state, making Maharashtra the No. 1 state in India for solar agriculture"</p>

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Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his transformative PM-KUSUM initiative, in one month, we have installed more than 45,911 solar pumps across the state, making Maharashtra the No. 1 state in India for solar agriculture"

<p>Officials said the model can be replicated across India and other developing countries as a sustainable path to clean agriculture</p>

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Officials said the model can be replicated across India and other developing countries as a sustainable path to clean agriculture

<p>Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the achievement and said it strengthens Maharashtra&rsquo;s move towards sustainable farming</p>

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the achievement and said it strengthens Maharashtra’s move towards sustainable farming

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