  The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is perhaps the most ambitious
radio telescope envisaged yet. It will enable unprecedented studies of the Sun,
the corona and the heliosphere and help to answer many of the outstanding
questions in these areas. Its ability to make a vast previously unexplored
phase space accessible, also promises a large discovery potential. The Indian
solar and heliospheric physics community have been preparing for this science
opportunity. A significant part of this effort has been towards playing a
leading role in pursuing science with SKAO precursor instruments. This article
briefly summarises the current status of the various aspects of work done as a
part of this enterprise and our future goals.
