India’s Agriculture is undergoing a quiet but deep transformation through an increasing transition to clean energy technology. A case in point is occurring in Indapur, Pune, under Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. At the centre of this change is Avaada, a renewable energy pioneer, that is making agriculture more sustainable, secure, and financially stable for marginal and small farmers.
What is MSKVY 2.0?
MSKVY 2.0 is the brand name of Maharashtra’s scheme to reduce farmers’ dependence on grid power by promoting agricultural irrigation through solar energy. By enabling farmers to tap solar power for their day-to-day needs, the scheme aims to reduce electricity subsidies, increase the yield of crops, and ensure 24/7 power accessibility for irrigation while promoting the use of clean energy.
In Indapur, this vision has been turned into reality by Avaada’s mass deployment of solar energy equipment specifically tailored for agriculture use. In this Taluka, with a total capacity of 63 MW, spread across 8 Substations and 9 Villages, was developed under the MSKVY 2.0 Scheme.
Avaada's Contribution towards Revolutionizing Indapur's Agriculture Sector
Avaada has successfully installed solar power systems in the Indapur district, serving the direct irrigation requirement of agriculture. These have been undertaken as a part of a larger agenda to install solar pumps for farmers under MSKVY 2.0. By replacing the power source for water pumps from conventional electricity or diesel to solar, farmers now have lower operating costs and uninterrupted access to water.
What makes this project different from others is its scalability and social impact. Avaada’s infrastructure favours multiple farming families by providing collective energy sharing, enhancing rural productivity, and reducing reliance on unreliable electricity supply.
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Advantages to Farmers in Indapur
1. Smooth Power Supply for Irrigation
Before intervention, Indapur farmers routinely faced extended power cuts or resorted to costly diesel generators to operate their pumps. With the installation of solar power sets, all this is now a thing of the past. Farmers now irrigate during the day, which positively impacts crop output directly and facilitates multi-season farming.
2. Lower Operational Cost
By replacing diesel-powered or grid electricity with the power of the sun, farmers are reaping significant cost savings. This goes directly into the bottom line for small farmers in particular, as they used to use a significant portion of their profits on fuel and electricity costs.
3. Environmental Sustainability
This change is not merely economically significant but also ecologically crucial. All these are in accordance with India’s commitment towards increasing renewable energy in agriculture, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting climate-resilient agriculture.
The project has an installed capacity of 63 MW, with an estimated annual energy generation of approximately 104.87 million units (KWh). This translates to a significant carbon emissions avoidance of nearly 85,990 tons of CO₂ per year, which is equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting approximately 3.9 million trees annually.
4. Empowering Rural Communities
Besides its economic and environmental value, solar take-up under MSKVY 2.0 is also a rural empowerment agent. Avaada’s solar installations are accompanied by local maintenance groups and community training programs that create green jobs and make villages more self-sufficient.
Why Indapur is a Model for Other Regions
The Indapur success story shows how farm solar power can be a foundation of rural development. With the synergy of government policy-making, private sector expertise, and farmer participation, the region is an example that can be replicated in other parts of Maharashtra and indeed throughout India.
Avaada’s operation in the state is a shining example of solar energy in farming beyond technology; it’s all about creating ecosystems. With the cooperation between local governments, farmer associations, and renewable energy departments, Avaada makes solar adoption benefits accessible, affordable, and scalable.
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Future of Solar Farming in Maharashtra
With India accelerating its clean energy goals, efforts like MSKVY 2.0 are sure to be an integral part of reimagining access and consumption of energy in agriculture. Avaada remains at the forefront by investing in innovative energy solutions, community-based implementation models, and long-term sustainability approaches.
With more than 2,000 farmers already hit in Indapur alone, the project is merely the beginning. With the news spreading and increasing areas adopting solar irrigation systems, the overall long-term impact could very well change Indian agriculture, less prone to power outages and more compatible with green energy.
Conclusion
The partnership of MSKVY 2.0 and Avaada is a milestone in India’s renewable energy trajectory. In making solar power accessible and attractive to the farming community, it not only transforms lives in Indapur but also establishes a benchmark of how much can be done when government policy and private enterprise combine for the common good.
At a time when sustainable agriculture is more important than ever, initiatives such as these portend an optimistic future—one in which energy independence, rural community empowerment, and environmental stewardship can coexist.
