Construction of Water Storage Tanks for Drip Irrigation
About this Scheme
The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers across Gujarat for constructing water storage tanks to support drip irrigation, with cost-sharing benefits based on farmer category.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Construction of Water Storage Tanks for Drip Irrigation” introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to offer financial assistance to farmers for setting up cemented water tanks essential for efficient drip irrigation. It supports sustainable agriculture through water conservation, especially for horticultural practices.
Benefits
Unit cost of construction: βΉ1,00,000/- per tank.
For General category farmers: 50% subsidy, up to βΉ50,000/-.
For SC/ST farmers: 75% subsidy, up to βΉ75,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a farmer.
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must plan to construct a cemented water storage tank of at least 25.50 cubic meters capacity.
Note: Cemented mature water tanks, drip set mandatory.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal:
https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on βSchemesβ and then click on βAgricultural Schemesβ.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the βApplyβ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on “Apply New” button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the “Update Application” button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link:
https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
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Scheme Benefits
- Unit cost of construction: βΉ1,00,000/- per tank.
- For General category farmers: 50% subsidy, up to βΉ50,000/-.
- For SC/ST farmers: 75% subsidy, up to βΉ75,000/-.