Subsidies for Farmers

The government is providing subsidy to to farmers for following activities being implemented under On-Farm Water Management wing of Agriculture Department

High Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS) The government subsidizes 60 percent of total system cost for installation of HEIS on upto 15 acres while the remaining costs are contributed by the beneficiary farmers. In addition, government also provides 60 percent subsidy for construction of water storage pond, if needed, on the basis of site specific technical requirements.
Watercourse Improvement The government provides entire cost of construction materials besides providing technical guidance while the beneficiary farmers contribute entire labour costs for improvement of unimproved watercourses as well as completion of improvement works on partially improved watercourses as per following provisions. Farmers contribute entire labour costs for Demolishing and reconstruction of katcha watercourse Excavation for the portion to be lined Back earth filling of structures and lined section Masons and unskilled labour of all civil works
Rehabilitation of Irrigation Schemes Irrigation schemes are tubewell operated watercourses in non canal commanded areas. Government provides entire material cost but limited to Rs.250,000/- while remaining cost is paid by the farmer.

Provision of LASER land levelers to the farmers/ service providers One time financial assistance of Rs. 250,000 per unit will be provided to the farmers/service providers for strengthening LASER land leveling services in the private sector

Construction of on-farm water storage ponds The government provides 60 percent subsidy for construction of on-farm water storage ponds in irrigated areas for storing excess canal/ rainwater for supplemental irrigation