What is Saur Krishi Pump Yojana?
Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump Yojana (also called Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0) is a Maharashtra government scheme providing 3–7.5 HP solar agricultural pumps to farmers with only 10% contribution (5% for SC/ST). No electricity bill, no load-shedding — daytime irrigation supply with a 5-year repair guarantee.
Saur Krishi Pump Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump Yojana 2026 — Solar Pump for Maharashtra Farmers |
| State | Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) |
| Launched By | Government of Maharashtra |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | 3–7.5 HP solar pump — farmer pays only 10% (5% SC/ST); govt subsidises remaining cost + 5-year repair warranty |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 31 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://energy.maharashtra.gov.in |
मागेल त्याला सौर कृषी पंप योजना महाराष्ट्र के किसानों को 3–7.5 HP का सोलर पंप केवल 10% (SC/ST के लिए 5%) अंशदान पर देती है। बिना बिजली बिल, बिना लोड शेडिंग — दिन में सिंचाई।
सोलर पंप की लागत का 90% सरकार देती है (SC/ST को 95%) — बिजली बिल शून्य, 5 साल की मरम्मत गारंटी
मागेल त्याला सौर कृषी पंप योजना (मुख्यमंत्री सौर कृषी वाहिनी योजना 2.0) महाराष्ट्र शासनाची शेतकऱ्यांसाठी महत्त्वाची योजना आहे. या योजनेअंतर्गत ३ ते ७.५ HP क्षमतेचे सौर कृषी पंप शेतकऱ्यांना दिले जातात. सर्वसाधारण शेतकऱ्यांना फक्त १०% आणि SC/ST शेतकऱ्यांना फक्त ५% रक्कम भरावी लागते. उर्वरित खर्च केंद्र व राज्य सरकार उचलते. या पंपामुळे वीज बिल नाही, लोड शेडिंग नाही आणि दिवसा शेतीला पाणी मिळते. पाच वर्षांची दुरुस्ती हमी देखील दिली जाते.
📌 फायदा: शेतकरी फक्त १०% भरतो (SC/ST: ५%) — सोलर पंप + ५ वर्षे दुरुस्ती हमी, वीज बिल नाही
पात्रता:
महाराष्ट्रातील शेतकरी, स्वतःची जमीन, सिंचन वीज जोडणी प्रतीक्षेत असलेले.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
energy.maharashtra.gov.in किंवा MSEDCL renewable energy portal वर जाऊन नोंदणी करा, ७/१२, आधार, जात प्रमाणपत्र (SC/ST) अपलोड करा आणि लाभार्थी वाटा ऑनलाइन भरा.
Benefits of Saur Krishi Pump Yojana
✅ 3–7.5 HP solar pump — farmer pays only 10% (5% SC/ST); govt subsidises remaining cost + 5-year repair warranty
सोलर पंप की लागत का 90% सरकार देती है (SC/ST को 95%) — बिजली बिल शून्य, 5 साल की मरम्मत गारंटी
Who is Eligible for Saur Krishi Pump Yojana?
- ✓ Maharashtra farmer with own agricultural land
- ✓ Existing electricity connection for irrigation OR on the waiting list
- ✓ General category: pays 10% of pump cost
- ✓ SC/ST category: pays only 5% of pump cost
- ✓ Land area determines pump capacity: 3 HP (up to 2.5 acres), 5 HP (2.5–5 acres), 7.5 HP (5+ acres)
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT subsidy
पात्रता — Marathi
- 1. महाराष्ट्रातील शेतकरी — स्वतःची शेतजमीन असणे आवश्यक
- 2. सिंचनासाठी वीज जोडणी असलेले किंवा प्रतीक्षा यादीत असलेले शेतकरी
- 3. सर्वसाधारण गट: पंप किमतीच्या फक्त १०% भरावे लागते
- 4. SC/ST गट: फक्त ५% भरावे लागते
- 5. जमीन क्षेत्रानुसार पंप क्षमता: ३ HP (२.५ एकरपर्यंत), ५ HP (२.५–५ एकर), ७.५ HP (५+ एकर)
Documents Required for Saur Krishi Pump Yojana
How to Apply for Saur Krishi Pump Yojana Online?
- 1Visit the MSEDCL renewable energy portal or energy.maharashtra.gov.in
- 2Click on Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump Yojana / Solar Pump Scheme
- 3Register with Aadhaar number and mobile OTP
- 4Fill land details (7/12), area, existing electricity connection status
- 5Select pump capacity (3 HP / 5 HP / 7.5 HP) based on land size
- 6Upload documents — 7/12, Aadhaar, caste certificate (SC/ST), bank passbook
- 7Pay your 10% / 5% beneficiary contribution online
- 8Application submitted — pump installed by MSEDCL empanelled vendor after approval
Official Government Portal — Maharashtra
Use energy.maharashtra.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply via MSEDCL / energy.maharashtra.gov.in- 1Visit mahadiscom.in renewable energy portal
- 2Click 'Check Application Status'
- 3Enter your Application ID or Aadhaar number
- 4View pump installation status
Real-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for Saur Krishi Pump Yojana?
Which of these Saur Krishi Pump Yojana profiles sounds most like you?
Vitthal, a Maharashtra farmer with 2 acres of his own land (7/12), general category
Eligible — he gets a 3 HP solar pump paying only 10% of the cost
Sita, an SC woman farmer with 4 acres
Eligible — she gets a 5 HP pump paying only 5% (the SC/ST rate)
Ramesh, a farmer with 6 acres
Eligible — he qualifies for a 7.5 HP pump (5+ acres)
Mahesh, who farms rented land (no land in his name)
Not eligible — you must own the agricultural land (7/12 in your name)
Anil, expecting a fully free pump at 0% cost
Not eligible — there is always a 10% (or 5% SC/ST) beneficiary contribution
Geeta, with no electricity connection and not on the waiting list
Not eligible — you must have an irrigation connection or be on the waiting list
Illustrative cases only — verify your own situation against the official criteria.
Common Mistakes — Why Saur Krishi Pump Yojana Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Not owning the land (7/12 not in your name) — sharecroppers/tenants don't qualify.
- ✗Choosing the wrong pump capacity for your land size (3 HP ≤2.5 acres, 5 HP 2.5–5, 7.5 HP 5+).
- ✗Expecting it fully free — you pay a 10% (5% SC/ST) beneficiary contribution.
- ✗SC/ST not attaching a caste certificate — you'd miss the lower 5% rate.
- ✗Bank account not Aadhaar-linked.
- ✗Name on the 7/12 extract not matching your Aadhaar.
Insider Tips for Saur Krishi Pump Yojana
- →Apply on the MSEDCL / Mahadiscom renewable energy portal (energy.maharashtra.gov.in).
- →Pick the pump capacity that matches your land size to avoid rejection.
- →SC/ST farmers: attach your caste certificate to pay only 5% instead of 10%.
- →It comes with a 5-year repair warranty, no electricity bill and daytime supply — big long-term savings.
- →Keep your 7/12 extract and Aadhaar-linked bank ready; pay the contribution online.