Avaada Group has unveiled 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0, a move aimed at providing farmers with reliable daytime power for irrigation while advancing the state’s clean energy transition.
The projects include a 4 MW plant at Kinhi, 3 MW each at Baldi and Dongarkharda, 2 MW each at Bansi and Patan, 5 MW at Mhasola, 2 MW at Galwa, 4 MW each at Pathrad and Parjana, and 3 MW each at Sawargaon and Sarfali.
Nearly 14,900 farmers across 167 villages stand to benefit directly through improved irrigation facilities, lower costs, and additional income opportunities.
Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group, said: “We are honoured to partner with the Government of Maharashtra in this transformative journey. The Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 is a model for how clean energy can directly uplift rural communities. This project is a testimony to Hon’ble CM’s visionary leadership, bringing reliable solar power to farmers and contributing to both rural development and India’s green energy mission.”
The company is executing over 1,132 MW of solar power projects across key districts including Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Yavatmal, Ahmednagar and Beed under the scheme.
MSKVY 2.0, an upgraded version of the programme launched in 2017, seeks to solarise 30 percent of agricultural feeders by developing around 7,000 MW of decentralised solar projects in the 0.5–25 MW range, located close to high-load substations.
The scheme promises multiple benefits. For farmers, it ensures a reliable supply of daytime electricity for irrigation pumps, eliminating dependence on night-time operations and reducing risks from accidents and wildlife encounters. Lower electricity bills and reduced fuel expenses from diesel generators translate into higher financial stability, while consistent power enables better crop planning and higher yields. Farmers can also earn lease income by allowing solar projects on barren land.
For the economy and administration, solar-based agriculture power lowers the subsidy burden on discoms and the state, reduces procurement costs, and improves grid efficiency by cutting transmission losses. Local economies also benefit from investment in decentralised infrastructure.
The scheme also supports Maharashtra’s climate commitments by displacing fossil fuel-based generation with clean solar power, thereby lowering the state’s carbon footprint.
Avaada said its work under MSKVY 2.0 is aligned with its broader commitment to renewable energy, spanning solar PV manufacturing, green hydrogen, energy storage, and data centres.
