Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme - Magel Tyala Shettale (Individual Farm Pond)

Description
Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme-Magel Tyala Shettale Individual Farm Pond has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fishries Department, Maharashtra State in the year 2022-23 vide G.R. Dated 29 th June, 2022 Under this scheme subsidy payable to individual farmer is minimum Rs.14433/- and maximum Rs.75000/- depending on the size of the farm pond. Out of total area, 82 percent area of agriculture land in the state is rainfed and is dependent on rainfall. Water stress due to uneven distribution of rains and periodic interruptions in rains leads to large reduction in crop production. Sometimes crops are also destroyed. Farm ponds, in such situation plays an important role in providing protective irrigation and reduces crop losses substantially. Considering this matter, Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme-Individual Farm Pond has been sanctioned by the Maharashtra State Govt. vide G.R. Dated 29th June,2022. The scheme is implemented in all districts of the state. Under this scheme the subsidy payable to individual farmer is minimum Rs 14433/- and maximum Rs 75000/- depending on the size of the farm pond. Farmers should hold at least 0.20 ha land in Kokan region, while it is 0.40 ha limit for rest of the Maharashtra. Online applications are invited from farmers under Maha-DBT portal. The scheme is implemented by selecting the beneficiaries online through Maha-DBT portal. After completion of the farm pond, the subsidy payable under the scheme is credited through the PFMS system to theAadhaar number linked bank account of the farmer. The farm ponds are of two types one being with inlet outlet and the other without inlet and outlet type. The implementation of the component "Magel TyalaShettale" under Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme was approved videGovernment Circular dated April 25,2023. The name “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krishi Yojana" was given vide GR. dated 18th October 2023.

Exclusions
• Farmers who have availed the subsidy for farm pond, community tank or bodi in paddy bunding under any Government Scheme previously is not eligible for subsidy again.

Benefits
• 1) Financial Assistance is given to farmers.
• 2)The subsidy payable to an individual farmer minimum Rs.14433/- and maximum Rs.75000/- depending on the size of the farm pond.

Eligibility Criteria
1. 1) Farmer should hold at least (Minimum) 0.20 ha. land and Kokan region, while it is 0.40 ha. limit for rest of Maharashtra.
2. 2) The applicant farmers land will have to be technically suitable for digging farm pond. So that the runoff rainwater can be stored in the farm pond through natural flow and recharge will be possible. In case of farm ponds without inlet and outlet there should be a natural source from where extra runoff during rainy season can be lifted and stored in farm pond.
3. 3) Before applying for farm pond, the applicant farmers should not have availed the subsidy for farm pond, community tank or bodi in paddy bunding or any Government Scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Farmer Registration
Online
Step 01: Farmer Registration

Step 2: Step 02: Select user type and complete Aadhar authentication.
Online
Step 02: Select user type and complete Aadhar authentication.

Step 3: Step 03: Profile completion (Mobile number, Address details, Land & land holding information)
Online
Step 03: Profile completion (Mobile number, Address details, Land & land holding information)

Step 4: Step 04: Apply for Individual Farm Pond (a) select scheme Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme (b) Select farm pond type (with inlet outlet or without inlet outlet) (c) Select farm pond size.
Online
https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card: To confirm identity and eligibility for DBT
• Residential Proof: Voter ID, Ration Card, or other valid documents confirming Maharashtra residency
• Proof of Land Ownership: 7/12 extract or land ownership certificate must be provided
• Additional Land Records: 8A extract to support ownership and land details
• Bank Account Details: Copy of the first page of bank passbook to verify account details
• Passport Size Photograph: Recent photo to be attached with the application form

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the scheme benefits?
A: Financial Assistance up to certain limit is given to farmer for construction of individual farm pond.

Q: How much Financial Assistance is given to farmer under the scheme?
A: Under this scheme the subsidy payable to an individual farmer is minimum Rs. 14433/- and maximum Rs. 75000/- depending on the size of farm pond.

Q: How the Subsidy will be disbursed?
A: Subsidy will be disbursed through aadhaar link Bank account.

Q: If there is joint land holder can the benefit of the scheme be availed?
A: In case of joint land holding, land demarcation map must be available, if not the benefit cannot be given to the individual farmer as the area of the individual farmer cannot be determined

Q: What if the farmer has land less than 0.20 ha. in Kokan area or less than 0.40 ha. in rest of Maharashtra area?
A: Farmers application will be rejected and not eligible, so can't be benefited.

Q: Who is eligible for Magel tyala shettale ( Individal Farm pond) subsidy?
A: Farmers should hold at least 0.20 ha. land in Kokan region, while it is minimum 0.40 ha. land for rest of the Maharashtra are eligible for Magel tyala shettale ( Individal Farm Pond) subsidy.

Q: Can the farmer get the benefit of magel tyala shettale if he has availed the benefit of the farm pond though other government scheme?
A: If the farmer has availed farm pond under any other government scheme, Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme - magel tyala shettale will not be able to avail the benefit to the farmer again.

Q: If I am from kokan region & I have land is less than 0.20 ha. will I get the benefit of the scheme?
A: No

Q: If I am not from kokan region & I have land is less than 0.40 ha. will I get the benefit of the scheme?
A: No

Q: If I am joint land holder can I get the benefit of the scheme?
A: In case of joint land holding, land demarcation map must be available, if not the benefit cannot be given to the individual farmer as the area of the individual farmer cannot be determined.

Q: How can I apply for Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme-Magel Tyala Shettale Scheme ?
A: The application process for the Scheme is online through the MahaDBT portal. Eligible farmers can apply by filling the online application form.

Q: How will I know If my application for Chief Minister Sustainable Agriculture Irrigation Scheme-Magel Tyala Shettale Scheme is accepted or rejected?
A: The application process for the Scheme is online through the MahaDBT portal. Eligible farmers can apply by filling the online application form.

Q: Can I apply for multiple schemes at once ?
A: Yes, farmers can apply for agriculture base multiple schemes at once.

Q: What if I am unable to submit all the required documents?
A: If farmer is unable to submit all the required documents applications will be rejected.

Q: Can I apply for the scheme offline?
A: No, the application process for the scheme is only online through the MahaDBT portal.

Q: Which documents required for application?
A: Pdf/soft copy of Aadhar card, 7/12 extract, 8A extract, copy of first page of bank passbook is required for the application.

Q: When should I start to dig the farm pond in my farm?
A: After getting the presanction letter by the department authority.

Q: When the subsidy fund will be credited to the farmers bank account?
A: After completion of the farm pond & after scrutiny & checking by the department authority.