Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reaffirmed Madhya Pradesh’s commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of establishing India as a global solar energy leader.
He emphasized the state's active role in achieving the national goal of generating 500 GW of solar power by 2030 under the leadership of PM Modi.
Speaking at the ‘Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana’ Summit in Bhopal, Dr. Yadav noted the strong response from investors, with over 350 participants nationwide expected to contribute more than ₹20,000 crore to the scheme. During the event, he felicitated Shri Bernard Kruseber, Project Director of GIZ, acknowledging his technical assistance.
Praising PM Modi’s leadership, Dr. Yadav said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the leader of the world's largest democracy," and highlighted the significant advancements in energy production during his tenure. He proudly shared that solar energy generated in Madhya Pradesh powers the Delhi Metro and supplies electricity to thousands of households. The state plans to initiate inter-state solar energy collaborations to provide rotational electricity for six months.
Highlighting cooperative efforts, Dr. Yadav referenced the river-linking initiatives between Madhya Pradesh and neighboring states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. He called for citizen participation in the energy transition, describing the sun as “an infinite source of energy” and drawing on Indian traditions to underline the sun's importance in life and culture.
Dr. Yadav also announced that land has been allotted for 22 renewable energy equipment manufacturing units in Mohasa Babai, expected to create around 24,000 jobs. He declared, “All government buildings in the state will have solar rooftop installations by 2025.” Key solar projects in Maheshwar, Neemuch, and Rewa were cited as notable achievements that have led to a 15-fold rise in renewable energy capacity, with a 48% surge in solar and a 19% increase in wind energy output.
Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Rakesh Shukla, commended Dr. Yadav’s leadership in furthering PM Modi’s solar energy ambitions. He stressed that the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana aims to operationalize projects at full capacity across 1,900 substations. He added, “Investors in the scheme are free to choose a central grant of ₹1.5 crore per megawatt for their projects.”
Shukla also introduced new incentives, stating that Madhya Pradesh is pioneering the provision of reactive power incentives and offering a 3% interest rebate for seven years under the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund. GIZ is extending technical cooperation, and agreements have been signed with banks such as SBI, Central Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank to support investor financing.
Energy Minister Shri Pradyuman Singh Tomar emphasized that the government is prioritizing green energy to address electricity shortages and reduce pollution. He shared plans to buy surplus power from farmers, using the resulting savings to develop essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals.
Additional Chief Secretary for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Manu Srivastava, underlined the state’s efforts to expand daytime solar energy access for farmers. He reassured stakeholders that implementation challenges will be addressed swiftly and efficiently.
Additional Chief Secretary for Energy, Shri Neeraj Mandloi, praised the coordinated efforts of various departments in scaling up solar initiatives. He noted, “Farmers are now generating their own electricity to run irrigation pumps.” He also referenced the Centre’s Kusum-C scheme, which has assigned Madhya Pradesh a target of 3.5 lakh solar units, amounting to 1,725 MW.
Shri Amanbir Singh Bains, MD of Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam, detailed the scheme’s investment model and tender processes. “Each unit averages 5 MW, requiring ₹20 crore in investment,” he said, encouraging local participation for long-term income and energy sustainability. He announced workshops with international experts and a partnership with GIZ for an 18-month training program to enhance project execution.
At the event, Dr. Yadav distributed certificates to participants and awarded letters to investors backing new energy ventures. The summit also saw the participation of prominent leaders, investors, and officials, reinforcing Madhya Pradesh's strategic push toward solar energy.
About Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana:
Building on the PM Kusum Yojana, this scheme focuses on installing solar power plants on feeders to energize grid-connected agricultural pumps. With 8,000 agricultural feeders and 3.5 million pumps in Madhya Pradesh, the program aims to surpass national targets by offering direct power supply, reducing transmission losses, and managing grid loads more effectively.
Key Objectives:
- Ensure daytime irrigation by powering agricultural feeders
- Avoid infrastructure upgrade costs by using 11kV connections
- Cut transmission losses and improve grid stability
- Supply power to M.P. Power Management Company Limited at lower rates
- Address issues of overloading and low voltage at substations
