In a historic feat
that has put Maharashtra on the global clean-energy map, Mahavitaran (MSEDCL)
has officially entered the Guinness World Records by installing an astonishing
45,911 solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days under the state’s flagship
“Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump” scheme. Amid this extraordinary achievement, one
name has risen rapidly through the ranks: Nagpur-headquartered cleantech
company Rite Water Solutions.
Though Rite Water
entered the solar pumping segment less than two years ago, it delivered 2,497
installations during the record-breaking month, placing it comfortably among
the top ten contributors to this landmark initiative.
The company’s
meteoric rise has caught the attention of industry watchers. Rite Water has
already surpassed 25,000 solar pump installations across Maharashtra and
Rajasthan, establishing itself as one of the fastest-scaling players in a
highly competitive sector.
“This Guinness
World Record is a testament to the collective resolve of the Maharashtra
government, MSEDCL, farmers, and every implementing partner,” said Abhijeet
Gaan, Founder and Managing Director of Rite Water Solutions. “We are proud to
have played a meaningful role in such a short timeframe. For us, solar-powered
irrigation is far more than a renewable energy intervention; it is a powerful
tool that is transforming rural livelihoods, eliminating electricity and diesel
costs, and bringing income stability to thousands of farming families.”
The solar pumps
deployed under the scheme deliver reliable daytime irrigation without
dependence on erratic grid supply, wipe out recurring electricity bills,
eliminate diesel expenses, boost crop productivity, and significantly reduce
wear and tear on rural feeders and transformers. Engineers and field teams
worked round-the-clock across remote and dispersed villages to meet the
aggressive 30-day target, often under challenging terrain and logistical
conditions.
Beyond its
immediate benefit to farmers, the programme carries deep financial significance
for distribution companies. By shifting agricultural load to decentralized
solar solutions, DISCOMs substantially lower power purchase costs, reduce
transmission and distribution losses, and ease the strain on an already
overburdened rural grid. Analysts view the initiative as a strategic win-win
that strengthens both farmer economics and the financial health of power
utilities.
Rite Water’s
broader vision extends well beyond solar pumps. With a strong existing
footprint in drinking water purification, wastewater treatment, and rural IoT
platforms serving over 25,000 villages, the company is evolving into an
integrated rural technology provider. Gaan added that Rite Water is gearing up
to enter additional states and bundle complementary solutions such as smart
water management, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance to create even
greater value for rural communities.
The Guinness World
Record has been hailed as a milestone moment for India’s clean energy movement.
As the country accelerates agricultural solarisation through national and
state-level schemes, innovative and agile companies like Rite Water are poised
to play a pivotal role in delivering scalable, high-quality, decentralized
energy solutions to the last mile.
With demand for
solar pumping set to surge in the coming years, Rite Water’s proven execution
capability and rapid growth trajectory position it firmly among the rising
stars of India’s rural clean-energy ecosystem.
