Solar Water Pump Installation in Madhya Pradesh: Subsidy, Cost and Process in 2026

Under the MP solar pump scheme, a farmer now pays ₹30,289 upfront for a 5 HP solar pump. The full system costs close to ₹3 lakh. So who pays the rest, and what do you sign for it?

In this guide, you will find:

• the official farmer share for every pump from 1 HP to 7.5 HP

• how the "90% subsidy" is actually split

• who can apply right now

• the exact steps on the portal

We also cover what you have to do after the pump is installed to save you the trouble later.

What Is the MP Solar Pump Yojana? It Is Now the PM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana

The "CM Solar Pump Yojana" and "Mukhyamantri Solar Pump Yojana" both have been moved into Pradhan Mantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana in January 2025, after the Madhya Pradesh cabinet's approval.

The scheme is run by Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN). It works under Component B of PM-KUSUM, the central scheme that funds standalone solar pumps for irrigation.

The idea is simple. Many farmers in MP take a temporary electricity connection every season to run their pumps. Others depend on diesel. The MP solar pump yojana replaces both with a solar pump on your own field. Once it is installed, the pump runs on sunlight, with no electricity bill and no diesel cost.

In November 2025, the cabinet changed one rule. Farmers can now choose a pump one size bigger than their temporary connection.

How It Connects to PM-KUSUM

PM-KUSUM is the central government's scheme. For states like MP, it gives 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower. The state scheme then adds a bank loan arrangement on top, which the state has promised to repay.

PM-KUSUM status: The first phase of PM-KUSUM was valid till 31 March 2026. MNRE has since allowed certain projects sanctioned by 31 December 2025 to finish by 31 March 2027. A new phase, KUSUM 2.0, is under consideration. Check the portal for the latest position before you apply.

How the 90% Solar Pump Subsidy in Madhya Pradesh Works

You have probably heard that MP gives a 90% subsidy on solar pumps. You indeed pay only about 10% from your own pocket. But the other 90% is not all free money. The scheme rules on the portal split it like this.

Who Pays What

So the "90%" is central aid plus a loan that the state has promised to repay.

Example: A 5 HP DC Submersible Pump

In August 2026, 101Reporters, an independent news outlet, examined the loan papers for one 5 HP DC submersible pump. Here is how its cost was split:

Read the Loan Papers Before You Sign

The same report found that the loan documents name both the farmer and MPUVN as "jointly and severally liable". In simple words, the bank can legally ask either of them to repay. The state has said it will repay the loan, and the scheme rules say the same. Even so, it is sensible to protect yourself:

• Ask for a copy of the loan sanction letter and every paper you sign.

• Read the repayment clause. You can also ask someone you trust to read it with you.

• Keep the receipt for your 10% payment somewhere safe.

• If anything is unclear, call your district renewable energy office before you sign.

Tip: Save a photo of every document on your phone. Paper copies get lost, and a photo is often enough proof.

MP Solar Pump Farmer Share Full Rate List (1 HP to 7.5 HP) 2026

This is the amount a farmer pays under the MP solar pump scheme, as listed on the official portal.

Source: cmsolarpump.mp.gov.in, checked September 2026.

Up to 5 HP, only DC pumps are offered. At 7.5 HP, you can choose AC or DC.

The water figures are measured under standard test conditions. Your actual output can be higher or lower, depending on the sunlight at your site.

1 HP Solar Pump: Who Should Choose It?

A 1 HP solar pump suits small plots with water close to the surface. The MP scheme offers two options:

• 1 HP DC surface pump (₹12,427): lifts about 99,000 litres a day from 10 metres. The maximum lift is 12 metres. It suits open wells, ponds and canals.

• 1 HP DC submersible pump (₹13,713): lifts about 45,600 litres a day from 30 metres. The maximum lift is 45 metres. It suits a shallow borewell.

A 1 HP system usually runs on about 900–1,000 watts of solar panels. The farmer share is roughly 10% of the cost. That means the full 1 HP system costs somewhere around ₹1.2–1.4 lakh.

Tip: Check your water level in May or June, not after the monsoon. If it drops a lot in summer, a 1 HP pump may struggle.

5HP Solar Water Pump: Water Output and Panel Size

The 5HP solar water pump is the most common choice for medium farms with deeper borewells. In MP, it comes only as a DC submersible pump.

According to the portal, it lifts:

• about 1,10,400 litres a day from 50 metres

• about 1,01,250 litres a day from 70 metres

• about 70,875 litres a day from 100 metres

The maximum lift is 150 metres. A 5 HP system needs about 4.8 kW of solar panels. That takes a good patch of land with no shade. The scheme rules make the farmer responsible for providing that space.

5HP Solar Water Pump Price With Subsidy: MP vs Open Market

The scheme price also comes with installation, a 5-year maintenance period and insurance, which the installer handles. The farmer share is different in every state, so prices from other states will not match MP.

Normal Controller or USPC Controller?

The controller is the brain of a solar pump. A normal controller runs only the pump.

A USPC (Universal Solar Pump Controller) lets you use the panels' power for other farm machines when the pump is off. Depending on the model, that can mean a chaff cutter, a flour mill or battery charging.

The subsidy is the same for both, so you pay the full difference for a USPC:

• 3 HP: ₹22,760 extra

• 5 HP: ₹27,625 extra

• 7.5 HP DC: ₹34,472 extra

Tip: Choose USPC only if you have a real use for that power on days when you are not irrigating. (Internal link: khetikyari.com article on solar-powered farm machines)

Which HP Should You Choose? Match It to Your Water Depth

Treat this table as a starting point. The final choice comes after the installer's site survey.

MP Solar Pump Yojana Eligibility, Conditions and Documents

Who Can Apply Right Now

• First phase: farmers with temporary electricity connections, farmers with no electricity connection, and farmers who registered in earlier years. The pump goes on the khasra (land plot number) you propose to irrigate.

• New applications: currently open only for farmers who took temporary connections in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

• Upgrade option: if your temporary connection was 3 HP, you can choose a 5 HP solar pump. If it was 5 HP, you can choose 7.5 HP. No other capacity gets an upgrade.

Conditions You Must Know

• Water source: you need a permanent source of irrigation, such as a well or borewell, and any water storage the pump requires.

• Khasra condition: if an electric pump is ever installed on that khasra, it will not get subsidised electricity. You also have to declare that no electric pump is currently connected there.

• Use and sale: the pump is for irrigation only. You cannot sell it or transfer it to anyone.

• Panel space: you must provide a shade-free place for the panels.

• Moving the pump: you cannot move it elsewhere during the 5-year maintenance period. If you do, the warranty ends.

Documents Needed

• Mobile number (for OTP)

• Aadhaar card for e-KYC (by OTP or fingerprint)

• Bank account details (any refund is paid into this account)

• Samagra ID and family ID (optional)

• Self-declaration of caste category

• Khasra details linked to your Aadhaar

Tip: Make sure your name is spelled the same way on Aadhaar and in your land records. Name mismatches cause many avoidable delays.

How to Apply for MP Solar Pump Online: Payment and Status Check

1. Open cmsolarpump.mp.gov.in and click "नवीन आवेदन करें" (New Application).

2. Enter your mobile number and verify it with the OTP.

3. Fill in your basic details: name, district and village.

4. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC by OTP or fingerprint. If e-KYC fails three times, the portal lets you continue on self-declaration. Those details may be checked separately later.

5. Add your bank details, and your Samagra ID if you have one.

6. Select your caste category.

7. Link your khasra. If it is linked to Aadhaar, the list loads by itself. If not, select your village and pick the khasra.

8. Choose your pump type. The farmer share appears on screen right away.

9. Review everything, accept the terms and save. You will get an application number by SMS.

10. Click Pay Now and pay through MPOnline. MPOnline's gateway charges are added to the amount.

What Happens After You Apply

• The installer inspects your site.

• MPUVN tells you whether you have been selected.

• You choose the bank shown on the portal. Then you apply on the AIF portal, selecting the same bank.

• Installation is supposed to be finished in about 120 days. The clock starts once your full share is paid and the government funds have arrived. The rules allow this period to be extended.

If your site is found unsuitable, your money is refunded without interest. If a selected farmer does not deposit the required amount on time, the next applicant is chosen.

How to Check Your Status

On the portal, click "हितग्राही लॉग इन" (Beneficiary Login). Enter your registered mobile number and the OTP to see your application status.

Beware of fraud: MPUVN officials never ask farmers for an OTP to apply or to correct an application. Never share your OTP with anyone. Use only the official portal.

Help: MPUVN head office, Urja Bhawan, Link Road No. 2, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal. Phone: 0755-2556566, 0755-2553595. District office numbers are on the portal under "जिला कार्यालय संपर्क".

Your Responsibilities After the Pump Is Installed

• Clean the panels regularly.

• Change the panel angle as the seasons change, so you get the most water.

• When you are not using the pump, lay the panels flat so storms do not damage them.

• Keep soil packed around the foundation so water does not collect there.

• If the pump is stolen, file an FIR quickly. Then inform the installer and the district office so the insurance claim can start.

• Do not run the motor on grid power or touch the wiring. Any damage from this is repaired at your cost.

• Do not get repairs done by outside mechanics. That ends the warranty.

• Save the installer's head office, state service centre and district contact numbers.

Solar Panel Subsidy in MP for Farmers Beyond the Pump

The pump scheme is not the only solar support for farmers in MP.

• PM-KUSUM Component A: if you own land near an identified electricity substation, you can offer it for a solar power plant. Companies bid to set up the plant. The power is bought at the rate discovered in the bidding, capped at ₹3.07 per unit by the state electricity regulator. Land offers (EOI) are listed on the same portal.

• PM-KUSUM Component C: this is for putting solar on pumps that already have a grid connection. The portal currently shows it as "coming soon".

• Rooftop solar for your farmhouse: the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana gives a central subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW or larger rooftop system. You apply through your electricity distribution company.

End Note

The MP solar pump scheme lets you put a solar pump on your field for about 10% of its cost. Pumps from 1 HP to 7.5 HP are available. New applications are open for 2023-24 and 2024-25 temporary connection holders.

Choose the HP based on your water depth, not your neighbour's pump. Read every loan paper before you sign, and keep copies.

A solar pump can free you from diesel costs and waiting for electricity. If this guide helped, share it with farmers in your village.