What you get
- General category farmers receive 40% of the construction cost or maximum ₹80,000/- as subsidy. | - Small and marginal farmers receive 50% of the construction cost or maximum ₹80,000/- as subsidy. | - Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category farmers receive 75% of the construction cost or maximum ₹1,00,000/- as subsidy. | Disbursement | - The subsidy will be disbursed to the beneficiary based on the progress of pond construction. | - The subsidy will be provided within 30 days based on the evaluation by the Soil Conservation Staff. | Conditions | - All conditions and eligibility must be verified by the Soil Conservation Survey Officer before subsidy benefits are provided. | - Before providing the benefit under this scheme, verification of the land will be conducted by the Conservation Survey Officer. | - From a security perspective, it is mandatory to install a board at the pond site to prevent drowning incidents. This must be installed at the farmer's own expense. In the absence of a board, if any accident occurs, the farmer will be solely responsible.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum financial assistance available for constructing a pond on agricultural land under this government initiative for water conservation?
The maximum subsidy provided is ₹1,00,000/- for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe farmers, representing 75% of construction costs, while general category and small-marginal farmers receive up to ₹80,000/-.
If I belong to the Scheduled Caste category and want to build a rainwater harvesting structure, what%age of the total construction cost will the state government bear?
Farmers from Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories receive 75% of the construction cost as subsidy, with a maximum limit of ₹1,00,000/-, for building rainwater conservation structures.
Is it mandatory for farmers to have any specific irrigation equipment already installed on their farmland before they can apply for assistance?
Yes, only those farmers who have installed drip or sprinkler irrigation sets in financial year 2017-18 or thereafter, and these systems are currently operational, are eligible for subsidized pond construction approval.
Can a farmer who has previously received benefits under this water conservation program apply again for constructing another pond on different agricultural land?
No, the benefit of this scheme is provided to each farmer only once, meaning a farmer cannot apply multiple times even if they own different parcels of agricultural land.
What is the minimum requirement regarding land ownership for farmers interested in participating in this rainwater harvesting scheme?
Farmers must construct the pond on their own agricultural land as subsidy will not be provided for pond construction on leased or rented land, making land ownership a mandatory requirement.
How much time does it typically take for the subsidy amount to be transferred to the beneficiary's bank account after the pond construction is completed?
The subsidy is provided within 30 days based on the evaluation and assessment conducted by the Soil Conservation Staff after completion of the construction work.
Are farmers from all social and economic categories eligible to participate in this agricultural water management program being implemented statewide?
Yes, all categories of farmers including general category, small and marginal farmers, and Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe farmers are eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.
What happens if a farmer who has received subsidy does not install the mandatory safety signboard at the pond location as required?
In the absence of a mandatory safety board at the pond site, if any drowning or accident occurs, the farmer will be solely and completely responsible for all consequences.
Is there any difference in the subsidy%age provided to small and marginal category farmers compared to general category farmers under this initiative?
Yes, small and marginal farmers receive 50% of construction costs or maximum ₹80,000/-, which is higher than the 40% or maximum ₹80,000/- provided to general category farmers.