Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible-Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets with Accessories provides a 65% subsidy to General Category farmers in Puducherry for installing motor pumpsets. This scheme supports individual farmers with a maximum benefit of ₹50,000 per tubewell, helping them improve irrigation efficiency and agricultural productivity.
Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare of the Union Territory of Puducherry runs this support for farmers who want to modernize their irrigation setup. The scheme covers the cost of suitable submersible or centrifugal motor pump sets along with the required accessories, subject to a cap of ₹50,000 per tubewell for each individual applicant.
Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible-Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets with Accessories - Introduction
This scheme helps agriculturalists improve their irrigation infrastructure. Launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare in the Union Territory of Puducherry, it gives qualifying farmers a 65% subsidy for installing submersible or centrifugal motor pump sets. It covers up to ₹50,000 per tubewell for each individual applicant. The main aim is to help farmers modernize their farming setups and get reliable water access for their crops.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible-Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets with Accessories |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Puducherry |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Sub Category | Land and water resources, Agricultural Inputs, Mechanization |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture Department, Puducherry |
Benefits
Qualifying farmers can receive a 65% subsidy for installing suitable submersible or centrifugal motor pump sets along with the required accessories. This money help covers up to ₹50,000 per tubewell for each individual farmer.
If a farmer has already paid for the construction using personal funds, the department releases the subsidy through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS). If the farmer instead borrowed money from a Nationalized Bank or Co-operative Bank to build the tubewell, the department deposits the subsidy directly into the bank loan account.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, a farmer should meet the following criteria:
- Should belong to the General Category.
- Must be a farmer located in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The tubewell must be officially registered with the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority.
- Must own at least 1.5 acres of land within the command area of the tubewell.
- Should have held a clear ownership title deed for this land for at least 2 years.
- The eligible land must be registered in the farmer's name, the spouse's name, or in the name of a member of the joint or undivided family.
- Should not have received a subsidy for this specific purpose within the last 5 years.
- Must agree to perform a bond and keep the land for agriculture-only use for at least 10 years following the construction.
Application Process
Offline Process
STEP 1 - Secure the mandatory PERMIT for the new or replacement tubewell from the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority.
STEP 2 - If departmental machinery will be used, contact the relevant office. If private machinery is preferred, obtain a NOC from the office.
STEP 3 - Once the construction is complete, an Agricultural Officer inspects the installation.
STEP 4 - Within 90 days of completion, visit the relevant office (either Office of the Hydrogeologist-II in Puducherry or Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture in Karaikal) to request and submit the application form along with the documents.
STEP 5 - After submission, a unique seniority number is issued for tracking the request.
Online Process
STEP 1 - Apply through the e-District Portal. Register for a new account by clicking the Register a New Membership link on the login page.
STEP 2 - Log in to the dashboard to view the list of government schemes. Select this scheme, fill in all mandatory fields with the details, upload the required documents, and click Submit.
STEP 3 - Note the application number to track the application progress online.
Documents
Prepare the following documents for the application:
- Land ownership certificate issued by an official not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
- Copy of the registration certificate, permit, and energisation certificate from the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority.
- Original bills for tubewell construction costs or a bank certificate if a loan was taken.
- Copy of the Aadhaar card, Farmers Identity Card, and the front page of the Bank passbook.
Upon selection, an affidavit signed by a Notary Public is required, confirming land possession and the commitment to not sell or convert the land use for 10 years.
References
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FAQ's
What action results from breaching scheme conditions?
If the agreed rules are not followed, the government may recover the subsidy or cancel the benefit, and legal action may be initiated.
How is the seniority number used?
This number acts as the formal identifier and helps track the application status throughout the process.
When should a farmer apply after completing the work?
The application should be submitted within 90 days from the date the tubewell construction is professionally completed.
Is there a land use restriction?
Yes, a bond must be signed promising not to convert the land for non-agricultural use for at least 10 years.
Can a farmer reapply if a subsidy was received recently?
No, if a subsidy for this purpose was already received in the past 5 years, the farmer is not eligible to apply again.
What is the amount of subsidy available?
A 65% subsidy is available on the investment, capped at ₹50,000 per tubewell.