Mukhyamantri Nijee Nalkup Yojana

About This Scheme

The “Mukhyamantri Nijee Nalkup Yojana” launched by the Minor Water Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide financial support to farmers for borewell construction and motor pump installation to ensure water availability for irrigation purposes. It focuses on helping farmers in underprivileged regions with limited irrigation infrastructure.

Eligibility

1. Farmers identified under the Saat Nischay-2 "Irrigation Water to Every Field" after a joint technical survey are eligible. 1. Farmers must own at least 0.40 acre (40 decimal) of land. Priority will be given to small and marginal farmers. 1. There should not be an existing borewell at the site. 1. No previous grants or financial assistance have been taken for borewell construction at the same site by the Farmer. 1. The grant is valid for one borewell and one motor pump set per farmer. 1. Borewell must be dug to a depth of 15-70 meters and with 4-6 inch diameter to qualify for the grant.

Benefits

> Subsidy for Borewell Construction: CategorySubsidy Amount (Per Meter) Depth AllowedGeneral ₹600/-15-70 metersBackward/Most Backward Classes ₹840/-15-70 metersScheduled Caste/Tribe Category ₹900/-15-70 meters > Subsidy for Motor Pump Installation: - The amount of subsidy will be payable to General Category, Backward/Extremely Backward Classes and Scheduled Caste/Tribe Classes at the rate of 50%, 70% and 80% respectively on the cost of 2HP, 3HP, 5HP motor pump at the rate of maximum ₹20000/-, ₹25000/- and ₹30,000/- respectively.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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