Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems
in Puducherry
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Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems in Puducherry
Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
Through this scheme, the Marginal Farmers, Small farmers, Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe Farmers, Women Farmers, Big Farmers and Institutions are provided with a subsidy on the total cost or ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for the installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a Marginal Farmer/ Small farmer/ Scheduled Caste Farmer/ Schedule Tribe Farmer/ Women Farmer/ Big Farmers/ Institutions
- The farmers should own cultivable agricultural land in the Union Territory of Puducherry along with own/leased tubewell with adequate water and pumping system.
- The farmers who have already availed the maximum subsidy amount during the past 10 years for the sprinkler irrigation system and the past 8 years for the drip irrigation systems are not eligible.
- The farmers who have already installed micro irrigation system under this component and availed part of the maximum subsidy amount to install a micro-irrigation system during the past 10 years / 8 years in the additional area will be considered and they will be paid the balance amount duly deducting the already noted assistance from the maximum subsidy amount.
- The land in which the installation of the micro irrigation system under this component, the period of 10 years for the sprinkler irrigation system and 8 years for the drip irrigation system will not be considered even if ownership has been changed.
- Farmers who have availed of sprinkler irrigation systems earlier are also eligible for drip irrigation systems and vice‐versa, if the farmer opts to cultivate for intercrop for 3 years.
Benefits
Subsidy of 90% of the total cost (or) ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for Marginal Farmers, Small Farmers, Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe and Women Farmers.
Subsidy of 70% of the total cost (or) ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for Big Farmers/ Institutions.
*The beneficiaries so selected will be intimated individually if the farmer completes the work on their own fund, the subsidy amount will be released by an Electronic clearing system in the farmer's bank accounts.
*If the farmer chooses manufacturers/ dealers, the subsidy amount will be released directly to the manufacturers/dealers' bank account after obtaining a satisfactory completion letter from the concerned farmer.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Revenue Certificate in the prescribed format issued by an authority not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar of the Revenue Department. |
| 2 | Photocopy of the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch of the land consented for the installation of micro irrigation system, electricity policy card of the tubewell used for irrigation, First-page bearing name, address and account number and last transacti |
| 3 | Farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes should enclose the Caste Certificate issued by an authority not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar of the Revenue Department for claiming preference. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
The advertisement inviting applications will be published in leading local Tamil Dailies in Puducherry and Karaikal regions and through All India Radio.
Offline The advertisement inviting applications will be published in leading local Tamil Dailies in Puducherry and Karaikal regions and through All India Radio.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the concerned office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the respective Uzhavar Udhaviyagams or from the concerned authority:
Offline 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 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the aforementioned authority.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the aforementioned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique seniority number will be assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references…
Offline Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique seniority number will be assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application will be issued to the applicant.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online *Track Your Application here * Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum subsidy amount is [?]25,000 per hectare, or 90% of the total cost for Marginal, Small, Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe, and Women Farmers, and 70% for Big Farmers/Institutions.