Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries
in Uttarakhand
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Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries in Uttarakhand
Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
The beneficiary must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
Sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
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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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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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme. |
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Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only Scheduled Tribe farmers living in Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages notified by the Department of Social Welfare are eligible. <br>