Shakti Pumps and KLK Ventures secure new solar pump contracts under PM-KUSUM
Author: PPD Team Date: January 6, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: January 6, 2026
The central government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) scheme continues to generate orders for solar water pumping systems in multiple states.
On 02 January 2026, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited informed the stock exchanges that it had received a work order from the Haryana Renewable Energy Department (HAREDA). The contract value is about Rs. 23.54 Crore including GST. The scope covers the supply, installation and commissioning of 792 Solar Water Pumping Systems (SWPS) under Component B of PM-KUSUM. The execution period is 90 days.
In a separate development, KLK Ventures Private Limited received a contract in Maharashtra under PM-KUSUM for 1,000 solar water pumping systems. The project includes design, supply and installation of pumps rated at 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP. The stated objective is to support irrigation, lower fuel and electricity costs for farmers and expand clean energy use in rural areas.
The new orders indicate steady progress under PM-KUSUM. The scheme promotes solar-based agricultural pumping and supports farm sector energy transition.
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