Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries

Description
The scheme “Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries” was launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide Scheduled Tribe farmers with free and adequate irrigation by constructing small irrigation projects such as water tanks and pipelines in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas, thereby helping them improve their farming. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with free irrigation facilities. The following projects are constructed for collective irrigation in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas:
• Hauz (Water Storage Tank)
• Construction of Pipelines / Water Channels (Gool)
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
3. The beneficiary must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
4. Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
5. The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
6. Sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
7. The cost of the project must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: Only Scheduled Tribe farmers living in Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages notified by the Department of Social Welfare are eligible.
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Q: Is the scheme fully funded by the government?
A: Yes, the scheme is 100% funded by the State Government.
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Q: What types of irrigation projects are constructed under this scheme?
A: The scheme supports collective irrigation projects such as:

- Hauz (Water Storage Tanks)
- Pipelines / Water Channels (Gool)

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Q: Is free irrigation provided to all beneficiaries?
A: Yes. Farmers receive completely free irrigation facilities under this scheme.
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Q: What is the maximum eligible project cost?
A: The project cost must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare.
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Q: Where should the project proposal be submitted?
A: Proposals can be submitted at the Division, Sub-Division, or other offices of the Minor Irrigation Department.
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Q: When does the construction work begin?
A: Construction begins only after the State Government grants financial approval.
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