Madhya Pradesh government is running Nalkoop Khanan Yojana in 2026 for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers who want their own tube well. Eligible farmers get 75% of the digging cost up to ₹25,000, plus 75% of pump cost up to ₹15,000. Together that comes to ₹40,000 of support in one go.
Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department runs this scheme, which started on 31 December 2001 and is still open in most districts. As per a district notice issued in May 2026, applications are being approved on a first come, first served basis, and farmers can register themselves on MP Kisan portal before submitting papers at the block office.
Nalkoop Khanan Yojana 2026 Details
Idea behind this scheme is simple. Many small farmers in Madhya Pradesh depend fully on rain, and one dry spell can spoil the whole season. With a tube well and a pump, the same land can give a second crop. Since digging cost is heavy for a poor family, the state pays most of it as subsidy money straight into the bank account.
Scheme covers almost the whole state, but farmers of Shajapur and Indore districts are not covered under it. Targets are given district wise every year, so the number of farmers who get approval in a block depends on the target received there.
How to Apply for Nalkoop Khanan Yojana
Application work is partly online and partly offline in 2026. Farmers first register on MP Kisan portal and then hand over the papers at the local agriculture office. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Register yourself on MP Kisan portal or on the farmer registration site of Directorate of Agriculture Engineering at farmer.mpdage.org using your Aadhaar number and mobile number.
STEP 2 - Fill the Nalkoop Khanan Yojana form with your land details, caste category, bank account number and IFSC code, then note down the registration number that appears on the screen.
STEP 3 - Take a printout of the filled form and submit it with the required documents at the office of the Senior Agriculture Development Officer of your block, or at the office of the Deputy Director, Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department in your district.
STEP 4 - Wait for the registration order. Approvals are given on first come, first served basis as per the target available for your block and caste category.
STEP 5 - After getting the order, get the ground water survey report and start digging within 90 days. If digging is not done inside 90 days, the registration gets cancelled on its own.
STEP 6 - Get the tube well entered in the patwari record of the revenue department. Subsidy money is released only after this entry and physical checking by the department.
Highlights of Nalkoop Khanan Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nalkoop Khanan Yojana |
| Launched By | Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Start Date | 31 December 2001 |
| Eligible People | SC and ST farmers of Madhya Pradesh owning farm land |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹25,000 for digging and up to ₹15,000 for pump, total up to ₹40,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 75% of unit cost for both parts |
| Districts Not Covered | Shajapur and Indore |
| Application Mode | Online registration with offline form submission at block or district office |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment in bank account |
| Official Website | mpkrishi.mp.gov.in |
Benefit Amount Under the Scheme
Money help is split in two parts, and a farmer can take both if the work is done as per rules. Digging subsidy is paid even if water is not found, which is a big comfort for farmers who fear losing money on a failed bore. Pump subsidy is paid only when the pump is fitted and working.
| Component | Subsidy |
|---|---|
| Tube well digging | 75% of unit cost, up to ₹25,000, paid for successful as well as failed digging |
| Submersible pump installation | 75% of unit cost, up to ₹15,000, paid only for successful installation |
Who Can Apply
Rules for eligibility are strict, so check them once before spending on any digging work. A short list is given below.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and a farmer by work.
- Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category and hold a valid caste certificate.
- Farm land should be in the name of the applicant inside the state.
- Farmers of Shajapur and Indore districts cannot apply under this scheme.
- Land should not fall in a dark or grey ground water area, since digging is not allowed there.
New Rules Farmers Must Follow in 2026
Department has made a few conditions clear in its 2026 district notices, and missing any one of them can cancel the whole registration. Distance between one tube well and the next has to be at least 300 metres, which is about 1000 feet. If physical checking shows a shorter gap, the registration stands cancelled and no money is paid.
Digging can be done by any agency or registered contractor of the farmer's choice, but a ground water survey report has to be taken before starting. Digging must finish within 90 days of the registration order, and the tube well entry in patwari records is required before the subsidy is released.
Documents Required
Papers needed for this scheme are the usual ones, and keeping them ready saves a second trip to the office.
- Aadhaar card as identity proof and a recent passport size photo.
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh and a valid caste certificate.
- Land ownership papers such as khasra, khatauni or B1 revenue record.
- Bank passbook copy for DBT payment of the subsidy amount.
- Ground water survey report before starting the digging work.
Help Number and Complaint Help
For any problem in registration or in getting the subsidy amount, farmers can call CM Helpline number 181, which handles complaints on state schemes of Madhya Pradesh. Kisan Call Centre number 1800-180-1551 also works for farming related questions. Block level questions are best asked at the office of the Senior Agriculture Development Officer.
Farmers looking at other farm support options in the state can also check MP Mukhyamantri Solar Pump Yojana for solar pump subsidy, and Kisan Credit Card Pashupalan for low interest loans.
References
Nalkoop Khanan Yojana details on CM Helpline portal
Official scheme guidelines PDF
Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department website
Farmer registration portal of Directorate of Agriculture Engineering
E-Krishi Yantra Anudan DBT portal
May 2026 news report on ₹40,000 tube well subsidy
FAQ's
How much total subsidy can a farmer get in 2026?
A farmer can get up to ₹40,000 in total, that is ₹25,000 for tube well digging and ₹15,000 for the pump, both at 75% of unit cost.
Is money paid if water is not found?
Yes. Digging subsidy is paid even for a failed bore. Only the pump subsidy needs a working installation.
Who can apply for Nalkoop Khanan Yojana?
SC and ST farmers of Madhya Pradesh who own farm land in the state can apply, except farmers of Shajapur and Indore districts.
How are applications selected?
Applications are approved on first come, first served basis as per the yearly target given to each block for each caste category.
What is the 90 day rule?
Digging has to be finished within 90 days from the date of the registration order. After that the registration gets cancelled by itself.
Why is 300 metre distance required?
To stop ground water from drying up, one tube well must be at least 300 metres away from another. A shorter gap found during checking cancels the registration.
How is the subsidy paid?
Payment comes as DBT payment in the bank account of the farmer, after physical checking and patwari record entry.
Where should the form be submitted?
After online registration, the printed form with documents goes to the Senior Agriculture Development Officer of the block or the Deputy Director office in the district.
Which number can be called for a complaint?
CM Helpline 181 takes complaints on state schemes, and Kisan Call Centre 1800-180-1551 answers farming questions.