- MPUVNL (mprenewable.nic.in) is the MP state nodal agency that runs PM-KUSUM.
- The work is KUSUM-C feeder solarisation — solar plants that power whole farm feeders.
- The state scheme is the CM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana (CMUY), which overlaps with Component C.
- Tender capacity is reported near ~1200 MW — treat as a per-round figure to verify.
- EMD, PBG, discovered tariffs and the CMUY share all change per round — verify against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum.
If you want to win a PM-KUSUM Madhya Pradesh MPUVNL tender, you bid feeder solarisation, not rooftop. MPUVNL runs the rounds, three state DISCOMs sign the PPAs, and the CM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana adds a state layer. This guide maps the whole MP playbook for EPCs.
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Madhya Pradesh?
PM-KUSUM in Madhya Pradesh is run by MPUVNL — the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd — as the state nodal agency. MPUVNL is the state renewable body and publishes its KUSUM-C tenders through mprenewable.nic.in. MNRE owns and part-funds the scheme; MPUVNL delivers it on the ground.
MPUVNL plus three DISCOMs under MPPMCL
MPUVNL issues the RFP, runs empanelment and releases corrigenda. The power is bought by one of three state DISCOMs: MPPKVVCL (west), MPMKVVCL (central) and MPPoKVVCL (east). All three sit under MP Power Management Co (MPPMCL), the holding body. The DISCOM in your zone signs the feeder PPA and pays the tariff.
So an EPC in MP deals with MPUVNL for the tender and the zone DISCOM for the PPA. For the wider picture across states, start at the PM-KUSUM hub and the state nodal agencies directory.
What KUSUM Component C feeder solarisation is in MP
KUSUM Component C feeder solarisation means building a solar plant that powers a whole agricultural feeder, not a single pump. In Madhya Pradesh, MPUVNL tenders this C2 model: a developer builds the plant near the feeder substation and supplies daytime solar power to every pump on that line.
Why MP uses the feeder route
Feeder solarisation suits MP because it shifts farm load to cheap daytime solar and cuts the DISCOM subsidy on farm power. The developer owns the plant, signs a long PPA, and earns a per-unit tariff. For the build-side detail, see our Component C feeder solarisation guide.
What the EPC actually delivers
You deliver a grid-tied solar plant sized to the feeder, the evacuation line to the substation, and a monitoring system. The DISCOM keeps the pumps; you supply the solar power. Sizing, metering and the exact scope sit in the MPUVNL RFP — read it before you cost the project.
The CM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana (CMUY) and how it overlaps
The Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana — CM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana, or CMUY — is the Madhya Pradesh state scheme for feeder and pump solarisation. CMUY runs alongside PM-KUSUM Component C and can stack a state subsidy share on top of the central support.
Where CMUY and Component C meet
In practice, MPUVNL often tenders feeder solarisation under both the CMUY banner and the Component C framework, so a single round can carry state and central support. The CMUY subsidy share changes per round and per scheme order, so verify the current CMUY share against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum and mp.gov.in before you model the project. Do not hard-code any single subsidy percentage into your bid.
The ~1200 MW tender rounds (verify per round)
The MPUVNL KUSUM-C tender capacity is reported around 1200 MW, but treat this as a per-round, estimate figure, not a fixed guarantee. MPUVNL releases capacity in batches across the three DISCOM zones and revises the split through corrigenda.
Why the number moves
The 1200 MW figure bundles several rounds and zones, and MPUVNL re-allocates unawarded blocks into later tenders. The live capacity, the zone split and the submission dates all change, so verify against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum at the time you bid. Never quote a fixed MW number to a lender without checking the current RFP.
How MPUVNL tenders and RfS work
MPUVNL tenders run as a competitive Request for Selection, published on mprenewable.nic.in and the state e-procurement portal. You register, buy or download the RFP, attend any pre-bid meeting, and submit a technical and financial bid before the deadline.
From RFP to Letter of Award
MPUVNL evaluates the technical bid for eligibility first, then opens the financial bid. The lowest evaluated bidder in each block usually wins and receives a Letter of Award. Read every corrigendum, because MPUVNL often shifts dates, capacity or clauses after the first RFP. Our tender document checklist lists what the SNA asks for.
EMD & PBG amounts (verify)
The EMD and PBG for an MPUVNL tender are set per round and per capacity block, so no fixed figure holds across tenders. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is the refundable deposit you submit with the bid; the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is the bond the DISCOM or MPUVNL can claim if you under-deliver.
Budget from the live RFP, not from memory
EMD is usually a per-MW amount and PBG a per-MW or percentage figure with a set validity. Both change every round, so verify the EMD and PBG amounts and their validity against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum. Fund the PBG margin at your bank before you commit a crew. For the mechanics across schemes, see the feeder solarisation guide.
Discovered tariffs & PPA / payment security (verify)
An MPUVNL feeder project earns a discovered tariff set through competitive bidding, paid under a long Power Purchase Agreement with the MP DISCOM. Discovered tariffs change every round, and the ceiling tariff is set in the RFP.
Getting paid on time
Payment security depends on the PPA terms — the payment-security mechanism, any escrow or letter of credit, and the DISCOM's track record. Verify the ceiling tariff, the PPA tenure and the payment-security mechanism against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum. For how DISCOM payment security works in general, read DISCOM PPAs and payment security.
Documents & empanelment
MPUVNL asks for a standard developer document set: company proof, GST and PAN, audited financials, net-worth and turnover evidence, prior solar experience, and the EMD instrument. Eligibility thresholds sit in the RFP and scale with the capacity block you bid.
Read the eligibility clause first
Net-worth, turnover and experience cut-offs are the first filter MPUVNL applies. Check them against your own numbers before you spend on bid preparation. Keep every document current; an expired certificate is a common reason a technical bid is rejected. The tender document checklist covers the full set.
Corrigenda and O&M (typically 5 years)
MPUVNL issues corrigenda — official amendments — through the bid window, changing dates, capacity, eligibility or tariff ceilings. Every corrigendum is binding, so re-read the RFP after each one before you submit.
The O&M obligation
Feeder projects usually carry an O&M obligation of around five years after commissioning, though the exact term sits in the RFP. Budget the O&M cost into your tariff and factor the monitoring and reporting MPUVNL requires. Verify the O&M tenure and scope against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum.
Common pitfalls EPCs hit in MP
Most MPUVNL bids fail on avoidable detail. Watch these.
- Quoting a fixed 1200 MW — it is a per-round estimate; verify the live capacity in the RFP.
- Assuming a tariff or subsidy share — discovered tariffs and the CMUY share move every round; verify against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum.
- Missing a corrigendum — a changed date or clause invalidates a bid built on the old RFP.
- Wrong zone DISCOM — MPPKVVCL, MPMKVVCL and MPPoKVVCL each cover different districts; bid the right zone.
- DCR / ALMM guesswork — content and ALMM rules are litigated; confirm against the latest MNRE office memorandum and the live RFP.
- Underfunding the PBG — the bank margin ties up real cash; size it from the current RFP.
MP bodies at a glance
Here is who does what in PM-KUSUM Madhya Pradesh. The capacity, tariffs and EMD that sit behind these bodies all move per round.
Capacity, tariffs and EMD vary per round — verify against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum.
How SuryaHub helps you run MPUVNL tenders
Winning in MP is a tracking problem: many rounds, three zones, rolling corrigenda and tight EMD deadlines. SuryaHub is the tender and bid tracker that keeps every MPUVNL RFP, corrigendum, EMD, PBG and submission date in one place, and runs the job from SNA and DISCOM steps through execution to the subsidy claim. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every state figure here is an estimate to verify against the MPUVNL RFP, not a guarantee.
Track every MPUVNL round in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks RFPs, corrigenda, EMDs and PBGs across MP zones.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Madhya Pradesh?+
PM-KUSUM in Madhya Pradesh is run by MPUVNL, the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam, as the state nodal agency. MPUVNL issues KUSUM-C tenders through mprenewable.nic.in. The three state DISCOMs — MPPKVVCL, MPMKVVCL and MPPoKVVCL under MP Power Management Co — buy the power and sign the feeder PPAs.
What is the MPUVNL KUSUM-C feeder solarisation tender?+
The MPUVNL KUSUM-C feeder solarisation tender invites developers to build solar plants that power whole agricultural feeders in Madhya Pradesh. The per-round capacity is reported around 1200 MW, but MPUVNL splits and revises this per round. Verify the exact capacity, dates and terms against the MPUVNL RFP and its corrigendum.
What is the Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana in MP?+
The Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana, or CM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana, is Madhya Pradesh's state scheme for feeder and pump solarisation. The scheme overlaps with PM-KUSUM Component C and adds a state subsidy share. Verify the current CMUY subsidy share against mp.gov.in and the MPUVNL RFP before you bid.
How big is the PM-KUSUM tender in Madhya Pradesh?+
The PM-KUSUM Madhya Pradesh MPUVNL tender is reported at roughly 1200 MW, but treat this as a per-round estimate, not a fixed guarantee. MPUVNL releases capacity in batches and revises it through corrigenda. Verify the live capacity, submission dates and zone split against the MPUVNL RFP and its corrigendum at the time you bid.
How much are the EMD and PBG for an MPUVNL tender?+
The EMD and PBG for an MPUVNL KUSUM-C tender are set per round and per capacity block, so no fixed figure holds across tenders. The Earnest Money Deposit is refundable and the Performance Bank Guarantee is claimed if you under-deliver. Verify both amounts and their validity against the MPUVNL RFP and its corrigendum.
What tariff does an MPUVNL feeder solarisation project earn?+
An MPUVNL feeder solarisation project earns a discovered tariff set through competitive bidding under a long PPA with the MP DISCOM. Discovered tariffs change every round, and payment security depends on the DISCOM PPA terms. Verify the ceiling tariff, the PPA tenure and the payment-security mechanism against the MPUVNL RFP and its corrigendum.
Does DCR or ALMM apply to MPUVNL KUSUM-C projects?+
DCR and ALMM rules can apply to MPUVNL KUSUM-C projects, but enforcement is volatile and litigated. The MPUVNL RFP states the content and ALMM clause for that round. Confirm the current domestic-content and ALMM position against the latest MNRE office memorandum and the live MPUVNL RFP before you procure modules.
Sources & references
This playbook follows the MPUVNL tenders, the MP state scheme portal and MNRE scheme guidelines. Every state figure — the ~1200 MW capacity, discovered tariffs, EMD, PBG and the CMUY subsidy share — is an estimate to verify against the MPUVNL RFP + corrigendum and mp.gov.in at publish.
- MPUVNL (Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd) ↗
MP state nodal agency — KUSUM-C tenders, the RFP and corrigenda. Verify capacity, dates and amounts here.
- Madhya Pradesh state portal (mp.gov.in) ↗
Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana details — cite and verify the current state subsidy share here.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Central PM-KUSUM scheme guidelines and the Component C framework.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, the PM-KUSUM portal & MPUVNL sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: The roles and process are drawn from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. State figures — the ~1200 MW capacity, discovered tariffs, EMD, PBG and the CMUY subsidy share — are estimates to verify against the MPUVNL RFP. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.