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Water Storage Tanks Scheme

Assistance of water storage tanks for drip irrigation

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers, SC, ST

Tags: Water Storage, Irrigation, Farmers, SC/ST, Financial Assistance, Agriculture, Gujarat, Government Scheme, Drip Irrigation, Sahaya Yojana, State Government, Support

Details

The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction of water storage tanks specifically designed for drip irrigation. The unit cost for each water storage tank is set at Rs. 1.00 lakh. General farmers are eligible for assistance of 50% of the unit cost, capped at a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per unit. In contrast, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers can receive 75% of the unit cost, with a maximum limit of Rs. 75,000 per unit. The tanks must be cemented and paved, and a minimum capacity of 25.50 cubic meters is required. Beneficiaries must obtain an expenditure certificate from a government valuer, taluka surveyor, or MNREGA scheme surveyor to validate the cost of the water tank. This assistance is available only once per account and can be applied for through the i-Khedut Portal.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance for water storage tanks
  • Unit cost of Rs. 1.00 lakh per tank 50% assistance (max Rs. 50,000) for General farmers 75% assistance (max Rs. 75,000) for SC/ST farmers
  • Mandatory cemented paved water tanks
  • Minimum capacity of 25.50 cubic meters
  • Expenditure certificate required
  • Available only once per account
  • Application through i-Khedut Portal
  • Financial assistance for water storage tanks
  • Unit cost of Rs. 1.00 lakh per tank
  • 50% assistance (max Rs. 50,000) for General farmers
  • 75% assistance (max Rs. 75,000) for SC/ST farmers
  • Mandatory cemented paved water tanks
  • Minimum capacity of 25.50 cubic meters
  • Expenditure certificate required
  • Available only once per account
  • Application through i-Khedut Portal

Eligibility

All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme, regardless of gender, profession, education, or social and economic standards.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit the i-Khedut Portal: i-Khedut Portal
  2. Fill out the online application form.
  3. Attach required documents:
    • 7/12 Certificate
    • Aadhar Card
    • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
    • Caste Certificate
  4. Submit the application online.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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