Water Connection for ₹100 to BPL/Poor Families Residing in Urban Areas of Uttarakhand
Drinking Water Department
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Overview
The scheme aims to provide affordable and accessible drinking water connections to BPL and economically weaker families residing in urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring equitable access to safe water for eligible households.
Details
The scheme “Water Connection at ₹100 for BPL / Poor Families Residing in Urban Areas of Uttarakhand” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan under the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide affordable and accessible drinking water connections to BPL and economically weaker families residing in urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring equitable access to safe water for eligible households.
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Benefits
• Under this scheme, a water connection is provided for a nominal fee of ₹100/- to eligible beneficiaries.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of an urban area in Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant’s family must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) or economically weaker category.
3. The applicant must own a plot of land measuring up to 100 square meters and have constructed, be constructing, or plan to construct a building on the same plot; such applicants will be eligible for a water connection at ₹100/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• BPL Certificate or Income Certificate
• Proof of ownership or construction on the plot of land
• Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of ₹100
• Other supporting documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants must be BPL/poor families residing in an urban area of Uttarakhand, and must own a plot of land not exceeding 100 square meters where they have constructed, are constructing, or intend to construct a building.
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Q: How much is the water connection fee under this scheme?
A: The water connection fee is ₹100.
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Q: How can I apply for the water connection?
A: Applications can be submitted online at [https://ujs.uk.gov.in/](https://ujs.uk.gov.in/) or offline by collecting the form from the nearest departmental collection center.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: Yes, applicants must pay an application fee of ₹25 in addition to the domestic water connection fee of ₹100.
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Q: How will I know if my application is approved or rejected?
A: Applicants will be notified through SMS regarding the acceptance or rejection of their application.
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Q: How can I pay the water connection fee?
A: The fee can be paid online at [https://ujsbill.uk.gov.in/](https://ujsbill.uk.gov.in/) via debit/credit card, net banking, or cash card, or directly at the departmental collection center.
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Q: What happens after the application is approved
A: Once the site inspection confirms the details, the approved water connection will be provided to the applicant.
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Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of an urban area in Uttarakhand.
The applicant’s family must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) or economically weaker category.
The applicant must own a plot of land measuring up to 100 square meters and have constructed, be constructing, or plan to construct a building on the same plot; such applicants will be eligible for a water connection at ₹100/-.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, a water connection is provided for a nominal fee of ₹100/- to eligible beneficiaries.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | BPL Certificate or Income Certificate |
| 3 | Proof of ownership or construction on the plot of land |
| 4 | Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of ₹100 |
| 5 | Other supporting documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must be BPL/poor families residing in an urban area of Uttarakhand, and must own a plot of land not exceeding 100 square meters where they have constructed, are constructing, or intend to construct a building. <br>