- GEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency) is the state nodal agency that runs PM-KUSUM in Gujarat.
- The four DISCOMs — DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL — sit under GUVNL and handle PPAs and net-metering.
- SKY (Suryashakti Kisan Yojana) can overlap PM-KUSUM, but its status may be closed or changed — verify before you bank on it.
- Every state figure — subsidy %, SKY tariff, empanelment terms, EMD/PBG — is an estimate to verify on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
- Win work through GEDA tenders; the central CFA comes from MNRE, with a Gujarat state share on top.
PM-KUSUM in Gujarat runs as a state tender, not a walk-in subsidy. If you want PM-KUSUM Gujarat GEDA solar pump work, you bid into GEDA, the state nodal agency, and you deal with the four GUVNL DISCOMs on the ground. This guide maps who does what, how empanelment and tenders work, and which figures you must verify before you commit.
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Gujarat?
GEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency) runs PM-KUSUM in Gujarat as the State Nodal Agency. GEDA issues the tenders, empanels EPCs and delivers the subsidy. MNRE owns and funds the central scheme; GEDA delivers it inside the state.
GEDA, GUVNL and the four DISCOMs
Power on the ground runs through GUVNL (Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd), the holding company for the state's four distribution companies. Those DISCOMs are DGVCL (south Gujarat), MGVCL (central), PGVCL (west and Saurashtra) and UGVCL (north). The DISCOM signs the PPA, runs net-metering and applies local rules. For the wider list of agencies, see the state nodal agencies directory.
So an EPC in Gujarat deals with three layers: MNRE for the central rules and money, GEDA for empanelment and tenders, and the relevant GUVNL DISCOM for the grid connection. Treat all three as separate gates. Verify the current GEDA process on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you plan.
How does SKY (Suryashakti Kisan Yojana) overlap with PM-KUSUM?
SKY (Suryashakti Kisan Yojana) is a separate Gujarat farmer-solar scheme that can overlap with PM-KUSUM, but you must check its current status before you rely on it. Treat SKY as possibly closed or changed — do not present SKY tariffs as live.
Why you must check SKY before you plan
SKY was built around grid-connected farm solar with a feed-in tariff, which sits close to PM-KUSUM Component C work. Because the two can cover similar farmers, GEDA and GUVNL decide how they fit together, and that mapping has shifted over time. SKY enrolment may be closed or its tariff revised, so never quote an SKY rate to a farmer from memory.
The safe rule: confirm SKY's live status, enrolment window and tariff with GEDA and GUVNL on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy before you scope any job that leans on it. If a tender is PM-KUSUM, build it against the PM-KUSUM terms, and verify any SKY interaction separately.
Which components run in Gujarat (A, B and C)?
All three PM-KUSUM components can run in Gujarat through GEDA, though the active rounds depend on the current GEDA tender pipeline. The component decides what you build and how you get paid.
Component A, B and C in Gujarat
- Component A — decentralised ground-mounted plants, often 0.5–2 MW, on farmer or barren land, selling power to a GUVNL DISCOM at a fixed tariff.
- Component B — standalone off-grid solar pumps for farms with no grid line, sized in HP (3/5/7.5/10 HP are common).
- Component C — solarising existing grid-connected pumps. C1 is one pump; C2 solarises a whole agricultural feeder, where the SKY overlap is most relevant.
Which components are open in Gujarat at any time, and their capacity targets, change with each GEDA round — verify the live pipeline on geda.gujarat.gov.in. For the scheme structure, the PM-KUSUM hub walks through all three in full.
How do you get empanelled with GEDA?
To get empanelled with GEDA, you respond to a GEDA empanelment notice or tender, submit your firm and technical documents, and meet the Gujarat eligibility terms and deposits. Empanelment is what makes you eligible to bid for GEDA's PM-KUSUM tenders.
The GEDA empanelment route
GEDA usually asks for your legal entity proof, GST and PAN, past project experience, technical and financial capacity, and the required fee or deposit. The exact criteria, validity and any category split sit in the current GEDA notice. GEDA empanelment terms change between rounds, so verify the live criteria on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy at publish.
The mechanics of empanelment are similar across states even though the issuing body differs. Our general how to get empanelled guide covers the common steps; this page only flags what is Gujarat-specific, which is the body (GEDA) and the state terms you must confirm.
How do Gujarat PM-KUSUM tenders work?
Gujarat PM-KUSUM tenders run through GEDA as a Request for Selection, with bids evaluated and the lowest evaluated bidder usually winning. You read the tender, submit your bid with the EMD, and get a Letter of Award if you win.
From the notice to the award
GEDA publishes the tender, with the scope, capacity, component and deadlines set out. You study every corrigendum, because dates and terms can change after release. You bid, GEDA evaluates, and the winner gets the award and signs with the relevant GUVNL DISCOM for the grid side. The choice between owning the asset or selling a service is the RESCO vs CAPEX decision, which GEDA sets per round. Evaluation and timelines vary per tender — verify each live GEDA tender on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
What is the Gujarat state subsidy share?
The Gujarat state subsidy share is the part the state government adds on top of the central CFA, but the exact percentage varies by component and category and changes over time. Do not bank on a fixed figure.
CFA plus state share plus farmer share
PM-KUSUM funding is broadly central CFA from MNRE, plus a Gujarat state share, plus the farmer share. The split differs between Component A, B and C and between farmer categories, and Gujarat can revise its share. Verify the current Gujarat state subsidy percentage on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy, never from a number quoted on a third-party site. For how the shares fit together nationally, see the subsidy structure explained guide.
What EMD and PBG do GEDA tenders ask for?
GEDA tenders ask for an EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) with the bid and a PBG (Performance Bank Guarantee) after award, but the amounts and validity are set per tender and change between rounds. There is no single fixed number.
Deposits move per round
The EMD shows you are a serious bidder and is refundable; the PBG protects GEDA and the DISCOM if you under-deliver. Both the amount and the validity period are written into each live GEDA tender, and they vary by capacity and component. Verify the EMD and PBG terms in the current GEDA tender document and on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you bid, and budget the bank cost of funding the PBG before you commit.
What are the DISCOM-wise rules in Gujarat?
Gujarat has four DISCOMs under GUVNL — DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL — and each applies local rules to PPAs, net-metering and feeder work. The DISCOM that matters is the one whose area your project sits in.
DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL
DGVCL covers south Gujarat, MGVCL central, PGVCL the west and Saurashtra, and UGVCL the north. The DISCOM signs the Power Purchase Agreement for a Component A plant, handles the grid connection, and runs net-metering for surplus on a Component C2 feeder. Local timelines, circle-level processes and paperwork differ between these DISCOMs, so confirm the rules for your area with the relevant GUVNL DISCOM and verify on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
Who does what in Gujarat — at a glance
Here is the full map of the bodies you deal with for a PM-KUSUM Gujarat GEDA solar pump job, and the role each one plays. State figures and terms vary — verify on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
State figures vary — verify on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
What documents do you need?
You need your firm and technical paperwork ready before a GEDA round opens, because tenders ask for them in one window. The exact list sits in the live GEDA notice, but the core set is steady.
- Legal entity proof — incorporation, partnership deed or Udyam registration.
- PAN and GST — firm PAN and an active GSTIN certificate.
- Technical track record — past PM-KUSUM or solar project experience and capacity.
- Financial documents — audited accounts or turnover proof for eligibility.
- EMD instrument — the bid deposit in the format GEDA's tender requires.
- Electrical and manpower proof — contractor licence and trained staff where asked.
Keep every document current and make the firm name identical across PAN, GST and bank records. The precise document set changes per GEDA round, so verify the current checklist on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you submit.
What are the common pitfalls?
Most Gujarat PM-KUSUM problems come from treating state figures as fixed or skipping a layer. Avoid these and your bid runs cleaner.
- Quoting an old SKY tariff — SKY may be closed or changed; verify before you promise a rate.
- Assuming a fixed state subsidy % — the Gujarat share varies; confirm on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
- Ignoring DISCOM-wise rules — DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL differ; check your area.
- Missing a corrigendum — GEDA can change dates and terms after release; read every one.
- Guessing EMD/PBG amounts — they move per tender; take them from the live document.
- Assuming a fixed DCR/ALMM rule — enforcement is volatile; confirm against the latest MNRE office memorandum.
What are the O&M obligations?
O&M (Operation and Maintenance) obligations in Gujarat run after commissioning, usually for a multi-year period set in the GEDA tender. You keep the system working and meet the performance terms, or you risk the PBG.
Run it, monitor it, keep it paid
For Component A plants and solarised feeders, the tender sets an O&M period, often around five years, with monitoring and uptime expectations. A central or remote monitoring system may report performance to GEDA or the DISCOM. The exact O&M length, performance ratio and penalty terms vary per GEDA tender, so verify them in the live document on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you price the job. Under-performing during O&M can put your PBG at risk.
How SuryaHub helps you run Gujarat jobs
Knowing the bodies is step one; running the job is the harder part. SuryaHub keeps each GEDA tender, EMD, PBG, document set and deadline in one place, and runs procurement and the government steps end to end. The SuryaHub procurement module tracks modules, pumps and BoS against the tender, while government workflows follow the GEDA and GUVNL DISCOM steps to the subsidy claim — so nothing that gates the payout slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every state figure here is a fact to verify, not a guarantee.
Run GEDA tenders in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks procurement, EMDs, PBGs and DISCOM steps across Gujarat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Gujarat?+
GEDA, the Gujarat Energy Development Agency, runs PM-KUSUM in Gujarat as the State Nodal Agency. GEDA issues tenders, empanels EPCs and delivers the subsidy. The four DISCOMs under GUVNL — DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL — handle PPAs and net-metering. Verify the current GEDA process on geda.gujarat.gov.in.
Is Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) still open in Gujarat?+
Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) is a separate Gujarat farmer-solar scheme that can overlap with PM-KUSUM, but its status may be closed or changed. Do not treat SKY tariffs as live. Verify the current SKY enrolment status and tariff with GEDA and GUVNL on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you plan any project around it.
How do I get empanelled with GEDA for PM-KUSUM?+
To get empanelled with GEDA, you respond to a GEDA empanelment notice or tender, submit your firm documents, technical track record and the required deposits, and meet the Gujarat eligibility terms. GEDA empanelment terms change, so verify the current criteria, fees and deposits on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy at publish.
What state subsidy share does Gujarat add in PM-KUSUM?+
PM-KUSUM funding is broadly central CFA from MNRE plus a Gujarat state share plus the farmer share. The exact Gujarat state subsidy percentage varies by component and category and changes over time. Verify the current Gujarat state subsidy share on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy, not from any fixed figure quoted online.
Which DISCOMs operate in Gujarat for PM-KUSUM?+
Four DISCOMs operate in Gujarat under GUVNL: DGVCL in the south, MGVCL in central Gujarat, PGVCL in the west and Saurashtra, and UGVCL in the north. These DISCOMs sign PPAs, run net-metering and apply local rules. DISCOM-wise rules differ, so verify the rules for your area with the relevant GUVNL DISCOM.
What EMD and PBG do GEDA tenders ask for?+
GEDA tenders ask for an EMD with the bid and a PBG after award, but the amounts and validity are set per tender and change between rounds. Do not rely on a fixed number. Verify the EMD and PBG terms in each live GEDA tender document and on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you bid in Gujarat.
Does GEDA empanelment cover the DCR and ALMM rules?+
GEDA tenders in Gujarat reference the central content rules, but DCR and ALMM enforcement is volatile and litigated. Do not assume a fixed rule. Confirm the current DCR and ALMM position against the latest MNRE office memorandum, and verify how the live GEDA tender applies it on geda.gujarat.gov.in before you procure modules.
Sources & references
Gujarat figures, empanelment terms and the SKY status come from primary state and central sources. Any state figure — subsidy %, SKY tariff, EMD/PBG, empanelment terms — should be verified on geda.gujarat.gov.in and the Gujarat solar policy before you rely on it.
- GEDA — Gujarat Energy Development Agency ↗
The Gujarat State Nodal Agency: empanelment, tenders and state solar policy. Empanelment terms and state figures vary — verify here at publish.
- GUVNL & Gujarat DISCOMs ↗
GUVNL is the holding company for the four Gujarat DISCOMs (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL) that run DISCOM rules and SKY. Verify SKY status and DISCOM-wise rules.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Central PM-KUSUM guidelines, components and the CFA share that GEDA delivers on the ground.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, the PM-KUSUM portal, GEDA & GUVNL sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: The bodies and process are drawn from GEDA, GUVNL and MNRE sources above and re-checked every 30 days. GEDA empanelment terms, SKY tariff status (SKY enrolment may be closed/changed), Gujarat state subsidy %, and DISCOM-wise rules — verify on geda.gujarat.gov.in and Gujarat solar policy at publish. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.