Hand Pump Yojana

Description
The scheme “Hand Pump” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.

Benefits
• The scheme provides drinking water facilities through the installation of hand pumps in areas facing water scarcity.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a farmer, villager, village head, or public representative from Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required in accordance with the Mandi Committee/ Mandi Board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Hand Pump scheme?
A: Villagers and farmers living in rural areas that require drinking water facilities are eligible.
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Q: Which areas are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers rural areas where there is a genuine need for drinking water facilities.
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Q: How is the demand for a hand pump identified?
A: The demand is identified through requests from farmers, villagers, and village heads or public representatives.
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Q: Who approves the proposal for a hand pump installation?
A: The Mandi Committee approves the proposal based on the Mandi Vikas Nidhi, and the Marketing Board gives consent from the Central Mandi Fund.
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Q: Who grants administrative and financial approval?
A: The Managing Director of the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board grants administrative and financial approval.
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Q: What is the funding source for the scheme?
A: Funding comes from the Mandi Vikas Nidhi and the Central Mandi Fund.
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