Launched by the Minor Water Resources Department, Bihar, the scheme provides financial support for borewell construction and motor pump installation to ensure water availability for irrigation. It is targeted at farmers in underprivileged regions with limited irrigation infrastructure, helping them secure water for agriculture through subsidized infrastructure development.
Benefits
• Subsidy for Borewell Construction:
– General: ₹600 per meter for borewells dug to a depth of 15-70 meters
– Backward/Most Backward Classes: ₹840 per meter for the same depth range
– Scheduled Caste/Tribe: ₹900 per meter for borewells within 15-70 meters
• Subsidy for Motor Pump Installation:
– Subsidy percentages vary by category on the cost of motor pumps:
– General: 50% subsidy on the cost (max ₹20,000 for 2HP, ₹25,000 for 3HP, and ₹30,000 for 5HP)
– Backward/Extremely Backward Classes: 70% subsidy
– Scheduled Caste/Tribe: 80% subsidy
Eligibility
• Farmers identified under the Saat Nischay-2 “Irrigation Water to Every Field” after a joint technical survey.
• Must own at least 0.40 acre (40 decimal) of land, with priority given to small and marginal farmers.
• There should be no existing borewell at the applied site.
• The farmer must not have previously received grants or financial assistance for borewell construction at the same site.
• The grant is valid for one borewell and one motor pump set per farmer.
• The borewell must be dug to a depth between 15 to 70 meters with a 4-6 inch diameter.
Exclusions
• Applications from over-exploited and critical blocks/panchayats identified by the Central Ground Water Board will not be considered.
Application Process
Online
• Step 1: Visit the application page and enter your personal information.
• Step 2: Verify your mobile number and Aadhaar number.
• Step 3: Upload relevant documents (in JPEG/PNG format).
• Step 4: Read and tick the declaration points provided.
• Step 5: Submit the application—once submitted, changes cannot be made.
Claim Process:
• After approval, the farmer must dig the borewell at the applied site within 60 days and upload the subsidy claim on the portal.
• Beneficiaries can claim for borewell and motor pump installations on different dates or together within the prescribed period.
• Photographs must be taken during and after borewell digging (showing water flow) and after motor pump installation; these images must be uploaded on the portal.
• Physical verification and depth measurement will be conducted by department representatives before subsidy claim finalization.
• All materials used must be manufactured in India and meet Indian quality standards.
Documents Required
For Application:
• Aadhaar Card
• Land Holding Certificate (LPC) dated not earlier than 01/01/2023
• Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Photograph (of self and the marked location)
• Declaration Form
For Claim:
• GST Voucher for the motor pump
• GST Voucher for the pipes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the purpose of the Mukhyamantri Nijee Nalkup Yojana?
A: To provide financial support for borewell construction and motor pump installation to ensure water availability for irrigation in underprivileged regions.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Farmers identified under the Saat Nischay-2 program who own at least 0.40 acre of land and have no existing borewell at the site, with priority for small and marginal farmers.
Q: Are applications from over-exploited or critical blocks considered?
A: No, applications from blocks/panchayats identified as over-exploited or critical by the Central Ground Water Board will not be considered.
Q: What is the minimum landholding required?
A: A minimum of 0.40 acre (40 decimal) of land is required.
Q: Do small and marginal farmers get any priority under the scheme?
A: Yes, priority is given to small and marginal farmers.
Q: Is there any condition regarding an existing borewell at the site?
A: Yes, there should be no existing borewell at the applied site.
Q: Can farmers apply if they have previously received grants for boring?
A: No, the farmer must not have received previous grants or financial assistance for borewell construction at the same site.
Q: How many borewells and motor pump sets are allowed per farmer?
A: Only one borewell and one motor pump set per farmer are allowed.
Q: What is the minimum depth required for the borewell to qualify for the grant?
A: The borewell must be dug to a depth between 15 to 70 meters.
Q: Can farmers from critical areas apply for the scheme?
A: No, farmers from over-exploited or critical blocks, as identified by the Central Ground Water Board, are excluded.
Q: Is the grant applicable for both boring and motor pump installation?
A: Yes, the scheme covers subsidies for both borewell construction and motor pump installation.