<h1>Supplier awarded Rs 49 crore PM-KUSUM contract for 1,884 off-grid DC solar pumps with strict performance, warranty and penalty terms</h1> A supplier was awarded a government-subsidized contract by a state electricity distribution company under the PM-KUSUM B scheme to design, manufacture, supply, transport, install, test and commission 1,884 off-grid DC solar water pumping systems for Rs. 49 crore. Contractual obligations include a five-year warranty, repair and maintenance services, district service centres, a bilingual helpline and remote monitoring systems for each installation. Key legal considerations include strict performance and delivery obligations, warranty and service-level liabilities, acceptance and testing criteria tied to RMS data, compliance with government scheme conditions and funding requirements, and potential penalties or payment withholding for non-conformance.