Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Marathwada Sets Guinness Record with 26,721 Solar Pumps
The Marathwada region in Maharashtra, India, has set a new Guinness World Record by installing 26,721 solar agriculture pumps in just one month.
This was part of a special government scheme called 'Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump,' where farmers only have to pay 10% of the cost for a solar pump set.
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) helped make this happen.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar regional office was especially successful, installing the most pumps.
A special ceremony was held to receive the Guinness certificate.
Marathwada installed 26,721 solar agriculture pumps in a month, setting a Guinness World Record.
The 'Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump' scheme allows farmers to pay only 10% of the pump set cost.
MSEDCL installed a total of 45,911 solar pumps in Maharashtra, with 60% installed in Marathwada.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar regional office led the installation efforts in the Marathwada region.
A special function in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar presented the Guinness certificate for the record.
- Who
- Marathwada region, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL)
- What
- Installation of 26,721 solar agriculture pumps in a month
- When
- Within a month (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Marathwada region, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To promote solar energy usage in agriculture under the 'Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump' scheme
- Total Solar Pumps Installed
- 26,721
- Total Solar Pumps Installed in Maharashtra
- 45,911
- Percentage of Solar Pumps in Marathwada
- 60%
- Cost Covered by Farmers
- 10%
- Scheme Name
- Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump
- Guinness Certificate Presentation Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
