Well and borewell subsidy for farmers, which scheme and how to apply.
Subsidy for digging a well or borewell on my farm
KKishore1yr ago · 334 views
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓1yr ago
Subsidy for wells, dug wells, borewells and tube wells is given mainly by state schemes and under MGNREGA, and for SC, ST and small or marginal farmers there are special programmes that can cover a large share of the cost. There is no single all-India fixed percentage, so the rate and ceiling depend on your state and category. Apply through your gram panchayat for MGNREGA wells or through the agriculture or social welfare department for category-based schemes, with land records, Aadhaar, bank details and a caste certificate where relevant. Note that borewell permission is regulated in over-exploited groundwater zones, so check local rules first. Confirm the live scheme and rate at your block office.
AAnnapurna1yr ago
Check your groundwater zone before spending anything. In notified over-exploited blocks the authority can refuse permission for a new borewell, and drilling without it can attract penalties. Our panchayat told us which areas were blocked, so we chose a dug well with recharge instead.
DDevji1yr ago
For SC and ST farmers there are special well schemes through the social welfare or tribal department that cover a big share of the cost. My cousin got most of his dug well funded that way. Ask at the block office which category scheme is running this year.
NNagamma1yr ago
Borewell is a gamble if the water table is deep, you can spend a lot and hit a dry or weak bore. Get a local survey or talk to neighbours about depth and yield first. Pairing a well with a recharge pit or a farm pond keeps it from drying up in summer.
BBhimrao1yr ago
If you do go for a well under MGNREGA, the job card holder and the work have to be entered through the panchayat, and payment follows the measured work. It is slower but the labour cost is largely covered. Keep following up at the panchayat so your work stays on the plan.