Maharashtra receives Guinness World Record for 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in one month
Maharashtra received a Guinness World Records certificate on 4 December 2025 for installing 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in a single month under the 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' scheme, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Summary
Maharashtra set a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 solar agriculture pumps within a single month under the 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' scheme, and the certificate was presented on 4 December 2025 at AURIC City grounds, Shendra MIDC, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The State power utility MSEDCL said the record has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records. According to MSEDCL, the Magel Tyala solar pumps enable daytime solar-powered irrigation for farmers.
Key facts
- Certificate ceremony
- 4 December 2025, AURIC City grounds, Shendra MIDC
- Record
- 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in one month
- Scheme
- Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump
- Utility
- MSEDCL
- Recognised by
- Guinness World Records
- Present
- CM Devendra Fadnavis
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many solar agriculture pumps did Maharashtra install in one month to set the Guinness World Record recognised in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 45,911
Akashvani (4 Dec 2025) and pv magazine: 45,911 solar agriculture pumps in a single month.
Under which scheme did Maharashtra install the solar pumps that earned a Guinness World Record in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump
Akashvani (4 Dec 2025): the pumps were installed under the 'Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump' scheme; pv magazine also names the Magel Tyala Solar Pump initiative.
Which State utility announced Maharashtra's Guinness World Record for solar agriculture pumps in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — MSEDCL
Akashvani and pv magazine: the State power utility MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.) announced the record.