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Construction of NABARD-Funded Minor Irrigation Projects - Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to provide farmers with free and reliable irrigation facilities by constructing NABARD-funded minor irrigation projects, so that water availability improves and farming becomes easier and more productive.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under the scheme, farmers will be provided free irrigation facilities. The following works will be undertaken to provide irrigation facilities to the farmers under the scheme: | - Solar Pump Irrigation Scheme | - Pipeline / Water Channel (Gool) | - Water Storage Tank / Geo-lined Tank | - Construction of Check Dam (Hilly Areas) | - Small Gated Weir (Plains Areas)

Who can apply

The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.; Under the scheme, collective irrigation projects are constructed.; Projects that are beneficial and essential, with a cost of ₹4.00 lakh per hectare and a benefit-cost ratio of more than 1.0, are included.; Check dams are constructed at suitable locations based on the proposals received and the survey conducted.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What types of irrigation works are covered under the scheme?

The scheme includes solar pump systems, pipelines, water channels (gool), water storage tanks, geo-lined tanks, check dams (hilly areas), and small gated weirs (plains).

Who can benefit from this scheme?

Farmers in Uttarakhand who require irrigation facilities for their agricultural land can benefit from the scheme.

Are the irrigation facilities provided free of cost?

Yes, all irrigation facilities constructed under the scheme are provided free of cost to farmers.

What is the criteria for selecting a project under the scheme?

Projects must be beneficial and essential, with a cost of ₹4.00 lakh per hectare and a benefit–cost ratio greater than 1.0.

How are suitable locations for check dams identified?

Suitable locations are selected based on received proposals and field surveys conducted by the department.

Where can project proposals be submitted?

Proposals may be submitted at block offices, sub-division offices, or other departmental offices.

What happens after a proposal is submitted?

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is prepared after site inspection and assessment of the project's suitability.

How is financial approval obtained for the project?

The headquarters submits the examined DPR to NABARD through the government for financial approval.