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Farmers in Bihar can get up to 80% subsidy for tube well installation. Apply online now to improve irrigation facilities.
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Farmers get up to 80% subsidy on tube well installation.
A maximum grant of Rs 91,200 is available based on category.
Eligible for farmers in selected Bihar districts.
The application process is online via the official website.
Required documents include Aadhaar, land papers, and caste certificate.
The government is offering a subsidy of up to 80% for farmers to install tube wells on their farms. This initiative aims to improve irrigation facilities and support agricultural growth. Interested farmers can apply online to avail of this benefit.
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The Tube Well Scheme 2025 is a state government initiative to help farmers install tube wells at a lower cost. Under this scheme, subsidies are provided based on the farmer’s category, reducing the financial burden of irrigation. The maximum grant available is Rs 91,200, allowing farmers to install tube wells at a significantly lower price.
The subsidy percentage varies based on the farmer’s category:
General Category: 50% subsidy (up to Rs 57,000)
Backward Class: 70% subsidy (up to Rs 79,800)
SC/ST Farmers: 80% subsidy (up to Rs 91,200)
For farmers in North Bihar, the subsidy applies to tube wells up to 35 meters deep. In South Bihar, where tube wells need to be deeper (up to 70 meters), higher subsidies are provided:
General Category: Rs 36,000
Backward Class: Rs 50,400
SC/ST Farmers: Rs 57,600
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The Tube Well Scheme 2025 is available to farmers in Bihar, particularly in districts where micro-irrigation and makhana farming are practiced. These districts include:
Madhubani
Purnia
Supaul
Darbhanga
Araria
Katihar
Khagaria
Saharsa
Kishanganj
Both rayat (land-owning) and non-rayat (tenant) farmers can apply. However, farmers must have at least 0.5 acres of land to qualify.
Farmers need the following documents to apply:
Land ownership papers (for rayat farmers)
Lease agreement (for non-rayat farmers)
Genealogy certificate (if land ownership papers are unavailable)
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Land Ownership Certificate (in the farmer’s or family head’s name)
Passport-sized photograph
Photograph of the tube well location
Interested farmers can apply online through the official Bihar Government website:horticulture.bihar.gov.in. After submission, the application will be reviewed by district officials and agricultural engineers.
For further details, farmers can contact their nearest Agriculture or Horticulture Department office.
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The Tube Well Scheme 2025 is a great opportunity for Bihar farmers to improve their irrigation facilities at a lower cost. With subsidies of up to 80%, farmers can reduce expenses and enhance crop production. Interested farmers should apply online and take advantage of this beneficial scheme to boost their agricultural output.