Maharashtra to shift all rural water supply schemes to solar power: Fadnavis

Business 12 Jun, 2026

Maharashtra to shift all rural water supply schemes to solar power: Fadnavis

Business To Business, Mumbai, 12^th June, 2026: Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the Maharashtra government will gradually shift all rural water supply schemes to solar energy as part of efforts to reduce mounting electricity dues and improve the sustainability of drinking water systems.
Chairing a meeting on the state's rural drinking water policy, Fadnavis directed officials to prepare a comprehensive policy for the solarisation of water supply schemes, according to an official release.
The proposed policy is expected to lay out:

A phased transition plan for existing schemes.
Funding and implementation mechanisms.
Technical standards for solar-powered systems.
Long-term operation and maintenance arrangements.

Rural water supply schemes often rely on electricity-powered pumps to draw and distribute water. Rising electricity expenses and unpaid dues have posed financial challenges for local bodies and implementing agencies.
By adopting solar energy, the government aims to:

Lower recurring electricity costs.
Reduce dependence on grid power.
Improve the financial viability of water supply projects.
Ensure more reliable operation in rural areas.

The solarisation initiative could provide several advantages:

Reduced operational expenditure.
Cleaner and renewable energy use.
Greater energy security for rural infrastructure.
Lower carbon emissions.
Improved continuity of drinking water services.

The move aligns with broader efforts across India to integrate renewable energy into public infrastructure and essential services. Solar-powered water systems have increasingly been adopted in rural regions to address both energy and water-access challenges.
If implemented successfully, Maharashtra's phased solarisation programme could significantly reduce the operating costs of rural drinking water schemes while advancing the state's renewable energy and sustainability goals.

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