Launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry, this scheme provides a 65% subsidy to General Category farmers for installing suitable submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories. The subsidy is subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per tubewell per individual. The subsidy is disbursed via the Electronic Clearing System (ECS)—either directly to the farmer if funds are self-financed, or to the bank against the loan account if the tubewell construction is financed by a bank.
Benefits
• 65% subsidy for installation of submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories
• Maximum benefit of ₹50,000 per tubewell per individual
• Subsidy disbursed through ECS or remitted to the bank against the beneficiary’s loan account
Eligibility
• Applicant must belong to the General Category
• Must be a farmer residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry
• The tubewell where the pump set will be installed must be registered with the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority
• Applicant must hold at least 1.5 acres of land within the tubewell’s command area, with clear ownership title and a minimum ownership period of 2 years (or in favor of the spouse/undivided family)
• Farmers who have availed the subsidy for the same purpose in the last 5 years are not eligible
• The applicant must agree not to convert the land for any purpose other than agriculture for 10 years and must execute a bond accordingly
Application Process
Offline & Online
• Step 1: Obtain the mandatory PERMIT for tubewell construction from the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority
• Step 2: Approach the concerned office for tubewell construction—if using private machinery, obtain an NOC
• Step 3: Construct the tubewell (registered with the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority); the Agricultural Officer (Engg.) will inspect the work
• Step 4: After completion, visit the designated office to request the hard copy of the prescribed application form from:
– Puducherry: Office of the Hydrogeologist-II, State Ground Water Unit & Soil Conservation, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9
– Karaikal: Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture, Karaikal
• Step 5: Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach self-attested copies of required documents
• Step 6: Submit the duly completed application form within 90 days from the date of completion of the tubewell/filter point construction
• On submission, a unique seniority number is assigned to the application for future reference
Documents Required
• Certificate of land ownership issued by an officer (not below Deputy Tahsildar)
• Copy of the Registration certificate, Permit, and Energisation Certificate from the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority
• Original bills for tubewell construction, or for loan-financed cases: attested copies of original bills and a certificate from the bank
• Aadhaar card, Farmer’s Identity Card, and Bank passbook (front page)
• Upon selection, an affidavit (signed before a Notary Public) confirming possession of the land, commitment not to sell/mortgage/transfer the land for 10 years, and not to convert the land to non-agricultural use
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What happens if the applicant breaches the scheme conditions?
A: Breaching the conditions, such as converting the land, may lead to legal action, subsidy recovery, or cancellation of benefits.
Q: How is the unique seniority number used?
A: It is assigned upon receipt of the application and used for all further references and tracking of the application status.
Q: Within how many days must the application be submitted?
A: The application must be submitted within 90 days from the completion of the tubewell/filter point construction.
Q: Where are advertisements inviting applications published?
A: Advertisements are published by the concerned authorities and detailed on the official Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare channels.
Q: What restrictions exist on land conversion after tubewell construction?
A: The applicant must not convert the land for any non-agricultural purpose for 10 years and must execute a corresponding bond.
Q: Can farmers who availed of the subsidy in the last 5 years reapply?
A: No, farmers who have received the subsidy for the same purpose within the last 5 years are ineligible.
Q: What is the required duration of land ownership?
A: The applicant should have owned the land for at least 2 years, with clear title in their name, spouse’s name, or as part of a joint/undivided family.
Q: How is the subsidy disbursed if a bank loan is taken?
A: The subsidy is remitted to the bank against the beneficiary’s loan account.
Q: What is the maximum subsidy per tubewell per individual?
A: The maximum subsidy is ₹50,000 per tubewell.
Q: What type of bond must the applicant execute regarding land use?
A: The applicant must sign a bond stating that the land will not be sold, mortgaged, transferred, or converted for non-agricultural purposes for 10 years.
Q: Can applicants from any category apply?
A: This scheme is exclusively for farmers in the General Category.
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