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Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories

Through this scheme, the farmers from the Scheduled Caste Category are provided with a grant of 90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual. | NOTE: The subsidy amount shall be released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) if the applicant has undertaken the construction with his/her funds. In case, he/she has availed himself/herself loan from the Nationalized Bank / Co‐operative Bank towards the construction of the tubewell, the subsidy amount shall be remitted to the Bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

Who can apply

The applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste Category.; The applicant should be a farmer in the Union Territory of Puducherry.; The tubewell in which the submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets is going to be erect and should have been registered in Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.; The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell to be constructed and the applicant should have ownership of the land at least for 2 years and should have a clear ownership title deed in his/her name. The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer or in favour of the spouse or favour of the member of a joint/undivided family.; The farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the said purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.; The applicant should not convert the lands for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can the land be mortgaged, sold, or transferred during the 10-year commitment period?

No, the land cannot be mortgaged, sold, or transferred to any other person during the 10-year commitment period specified in the affidavit.

What action may the government take if a beneficiary breaches the scheme's conditions?

In case of a breach, the government may take legal action and initiate recovery/cancellation of subsidy from the beneficiary.

How is the subsidy amount released if the applicant uses personal funds for construction?

If the applicant uses personal funds for construction, the subsidy amount is released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS).

What is the role of the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority in the scheme?

The authority issues the registration certificate, permit, and energization certificate for the tubewell.

Can the applicant convert the land for purposes other than agriculture during the 10-year restriction period?

No, the applicant is prohibited from converting the land for any purpose other than agriculture during the 10-year restriction period.

What authority registers the tubewell in which the pump sets are to be installed?

The tubewell should be registered with the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.

What should beneficiaries submit after selection to affirm their commitment to the scheme's conditions?

Upon selection, beneficiaries must submit an affidavit, signed before a Notary Public, committing to retain and use the land for agriculture for a period of 10 years.

Is there a time restriction for applicants who have previously availed themselves of the subsidy?

Farmers who have received the subsidy for the same purpose within the last 5 years are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.

Who issues the certificate for ownership of the land, and what rank should the officer hold?

The certificate for land ownership must be issued by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.

Are there any restrictions on converting the land after tubewell construction?

Applicants are prohibited from converting the land for purposes other than agriculture for a period of 10 years, as specified in a bond.

What is the minimum land requirement for eligibility under this scheme?

Applicants must hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell, with ownership for at least 2 years.

How is the subsidy amount disbursed if the applicant has availed a loan for tubewell construction?

The subsidy is remitted to the bank against the loan account if the applicant has taken a loan from a Nationalized Bank or Co-operative Bank.