Chhattisgarh Kisan Samriddhi Yojana: Up to ₹25,000 Subsidy for Tube Well and Pump

Kisan Samriddhi Yojana is a scheme initiated by the Government of Chhattisgarh to boost agricultural productivity and crop intensity through the efficient use of groundwater. The scheme provides financial grants to farmers for tube well mining and pump installation, enabling improved irrigation facilities for their crops. By supporting both general and SC/ST farmers, the initiative targets small and marginal farmers and promotes sustainable farming practices in the state.

Benefits

Mining Grant for Tube Well Mining (Including Casing Pipe)

• General Farmers:

  • Grant is provided for the actual cost of mining, up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000.

• SC/ST Farmers:

  • Grant is provided for the actual cost of mining, up to a maximum of Rs. 18,000.

Subsidy on Pump Installation (Including Accessories)

• General Farmers:

  • Subsidy covers the cost of the pump and accessories, up to a maximum of Rs. 20,000.

• SC/ST Farmers:

  • Subsidy covers the cost of the pump and accessories, up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000.

Eligibility

• Farmer Category:

  • The scheme is available to farmers from all categories across districts in Chhattisgarh.

• Preference:

  • Priority is given to small and marginal farmers.

• Prior Benefit Exclusion:

  • Farmers who have already received tube well mining grant benefits under this or any other departmental scheme are not eligible.

Application Process

Offline Application

1. Approach the Panchayat:

   • Interested farmers should first approach their local panchayat.

2. Selection Process:

   • Farmers are selected based on a three-tier panchayat approval process.

3. Submission:

   • Once approved, the farmer submits the required documents to the designated authority.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.

• Land documents (Land paper).

• Recent Photograph.

• Bill/Invoice for pump installation or tube well mining expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this scheme?

   • The Kisan Samriddhi Yojana is a financial assistance initiative for tube well mining and pump installation, aimed at improving irrigation facilities and increasing crop productivity in Chhattisgarh.

2. What are the benefits?

   • The scheme provides a mining grant (up to Rs. 10,000 for general farmers and Rs. 18,000 for SC/ST farmers) and a pump installation subsidy (up to Rs. 20,000 for general farmers and Rs. 25,000 for SC/ST farmers).

3. Who can get the benefits?

   • All farmers in Chhattisgarh are eligible, with preference given to small and marginal farmers. Farmers who have previously availed benefits under similar schemes are not eligible.

4. Can people from other states apply for this scheme?

   • No, the scheme is exclusively for farmers residing in Chhattisgarh.

5. What is the financial eligibility for the applicant?

   • The scheme is open to all eligible farmers as per the guidelines; however, those who have received previous benefits for tube well mining are excluded.

6. What is the minimum age eligibility?

   • The scheme guidelines do not specify a minimum age; eligibility is based on being a bona fide farmer in the state.

7. How do I apply for the scheme?

   • Applicants should approach their local panchayat and follow the three-tier selection process. After panchayat approval, submit the required documents to the designated authority.

8. What are the required documents?

   • Aadhaar Card, land ownership documents, recent photograph, and bill/invoice for pump installation or tube well mining expenses.

Sources and References

• Guidelines-1

• Guidelines-2