Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) has invited expressions of interest for the purchase of private land parcels from prospective land owners to set up solar projects in Madhya Pradesh.

The last day to submit the bids is June 8, 2026.

The offered land parcel should be at least 200 hectares. Preference will be given to land available as a single contiguous parcel, as this would support efficient solar project development. Multiple adjacent parcels may also be considered if they form a practically usable continuous land block.

Land parcels may also be considered where nearby government land can be combined to meet the required area.

To be eligible for consideration, the land must be owned by a farmer, a group of farmers, or a firm, and must be located within the state of Madhya Pradesh. The land should have a clear and undisputed title, with no restrictions imposed by the Forest, Mining, Police, Defense, or any other government department.

The land must also be free from rivers, canals, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and other water bodies. It should not fall within the notified tribal land areas and must comply with the applicable provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959.

For land procurement under a long-term arrangement, compensation will be governed by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with the market rate determined based on the prevailing year’s guideline rate.

If the land is mortgaged or under any financial charge, the applicant must disclose the relevant bank or financial institution details, mortgage or charge information, outstanding loan amount, if any, and provide a no-objection certificate permitting use of the land for solar project development. Non-disclosure of any mortgage, charge, or litigation may result in rejection of the proposal.

Bidders must submit copies of land ownership documents such as khasra, land record extracts, registered sale documents, details of any mortgage or financial charge, and identity proof of the landowner or authorized representative. A location map and Google Earth map of the land parcel in KMZ or KML format may also be submitted, if available.

The land proposals received will be evaluated based on the contiguity and size of the land parcel, clarity of title and absence of disputes, suitability for solar power development, accessibility and availability of infrastructure, and compliance with the prescribed land eligibility conditions.

Land acquisition is a major challenge for renewable energy project development.  Fragmented ownership, unclear titles, regulatory delays, and conversion challenges make the process cumbersome and time-consuming.

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