Ganga Kalyana Yojana: Irrigation facility for farmers’ agricultural system through borewell subsidy”
Water is essential on earth. Without water, no living thing can live on earth. Especially for farmers, water is the most important thing they need for farming. Without water, no agriculture can be done. Moreover, the hardships faced by farmers during drought are immense. It is impossible to do agriculture by relying only on rain. Therefore, farmers drill borewells for agricultural activities and provide water to plants. Therefore, the government has implemented many schemes for agriculture. Under the Ganga Kalyana Scheme, borewells are drilled.
The State Government has invited applications from farmers to get subsidy for borewells under the Ganga Kalyan Yojana for the year 2024-25. Who is eligible to get this facility? What are the eligibility criteria? What are the documents required to apply? Let’s know the complete information.
Yes, Ganga Kalyana Scheme is a very popular scheme. With the aim of providing irrigation facilities to farmers, economic help is being given for drilling borewells under Ganga Kalyana Scheme. This will help them grow crops and increase their income. Many farmers are already taking advantage of it.
How much is the subsidy?:
The subsidy is given from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 3.50 lakh, which allows for drilling borewells and installation of pump sets. Farmers can use this subsidy to improve their economic situation and produce better crops.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
First of all, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
Should have 1.20 acres to 5 acres of land.
Small and very small farmers belonging to Scheduled Tribes are allowed to apply under this scheme.
The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
If they have already benefited from any scheme of the respective caste community corporation, they are not allowed to apply again for the facility.
The applicant should not be in a position of the central or state government.
It is mandatory to have agricultural land in the name of the applicant.
To benefit from this scheme, the farmers should not have any kind of irrigation facility.
Only one person from a family is allowed to apply.
The applicant should have a bank account linked to Aadhar number.
What are the documents required to apply?
Caste and Income Certificate.
Aadhar Card and Ration Card.
Tenure Certificate.
Bank Passbook Copy.
Small/Very Small Farmers Certificate.
Land Registry (RTC).
Applicant’s Photograph.