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flag Maharashtra set a world record installing 45,911 solar pumps in a month to cut costs and boost farming.

flag Maharashtra has set a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 solar-powered agricultural pumps in one month, part of a broader push to provide solar energy to all farmers by December 2026. flag The state aims to generate 16,000 MW of solar power for agriculture, with a $1 billion loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank supporting the effort. flag Over 747,000 solar pumps are now operational, with plans to reach 1.045 million within a year. flag The initiative, focused on drought-prone regions, reduces electricity costs, improves irrigation, and creates jobs. flag Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a 3% annual tariff reduction for consumers, citing the low-cost, clean energy from solar expansion.

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