Sarkari Yojana
Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas)
About Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas)
Launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand, the scheme “Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas)” brings free and dependable irrigation to hill farmers. It builds solar-powered lift irrigation systems on farmland at high altitudes, where canals or pipelines cannot be used. The scheme is financed wholly (100%) by the state government.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Beneficiaries must be Uttarakhand residents
Beneficiaries must be Uttarakhand residents.
They must be farmers engaged in farming
They must be farmers engaged in farming.
The scheme builds projects that irrigate land collectively
The scheme builds projects that irrigate land collectively.
Project cost must stay within ₹4.00 lakh per…
Project cost must stay within ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, with a benefit-cost ratio higher than 1.0.
Projects are carried out only in hilly areas
Projects are carried out only in hilly areas.
Benefits Provided
Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Farmers are given irrigation at no cost
Farmers are given irrigation at no cost. In the hills, solar-powered lift irrigation projects are built on high-altitude farmland where irrigation by canal or pipeline cannot be provided.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Supporting documents should be provided in accordance with…
Supporting documents should be provided in accordance with the department's guidelines for this scheme.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Proposals can reach the Division, Sub-Division or any other departmental office through the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat or other authorised channels. The site is inspected, and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is then drawn up for proposals that prove suitable.
The DPR is examined by the departmental TAC and forwarded to headquarters, which submits the proposal to the government for approval. Construction starts only after the Government has approved the funding.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.