Assistance to General Farmers for Sinking Tubewell

What is Assistance to General Farmers for Sinking Tubewell?

“Assistance to General Farmers for Sinking Tubewell" was launched by the Dept of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the General Category are provided with a grant of 65% subsidy towards the construction of tubewell/filter point per individual.

Benefit

- **65% subsidy** towards construction of tubewell/filter point in the Union Territory of Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,50,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual. ***The total cost incurred towards the construction of the tubewell shall be taken into account for the calculation of the subsidy.**

Level

State — Puducherry

Ministry / Dept.

Agriculture Department, Puducherry

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must obtain the necessary permit to sink a new/replacement tubewell/filter point from Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry. - The tubewell/Filter point should have been constructed through a departmental power rig/hand bore set or should have been constructed with a No Obje

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Benefits

- **65% subsidy** towards construction of tubewell/filter point in the Union Territory of Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,50,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual. ***The total cost incurred towards the construction of the tubewell shall be taken into account for the calculation of the subsidy.**

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The applicant must obtain the mandatory PERMIT for the construction of a new / replacement tubewell from the Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: The applicant of the Puducherry region should approach the concerned office towards the construction of the tubewell by deploying departmental machinery. The applicants who want to construct the tubewell through private machinery should approach the concerned office to get NOC.

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: After obtaining NOC, the farmer has to construct a tubewell by deploying private machinery which is registered with Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry. Inspection will be conducted by the Agricultural Officer (Engg.) concerned at the time of the construction of the tubewell to ascertain the details of pipes and other materials used.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 4: After successful completion of the tubewell/filter point construction work under departmental supervision, the interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the concerned office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority:

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Puducherry: Office of the Hydrogeologist‐II, State Ground Water Unit & Soil Conservation, Thattanchavady, Puducherry‐9. Karaikal: Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture, Karaikal.

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

   Step 5: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

7. Step 7: Offline application — step 7

   Step 6: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the aforementioned authority.

8. Step 8: Offline application — step 8

   Step 7: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique seniority number will be assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application will be issued to the applicant.

9. Step 9: Offline application — step 9

   *The application should be submitted within 90 days from the date of completion of the tubewell/filter point construction work.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 1

    Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 2

    Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, click " Register a New Membership ".

12. Step 12: Online application — step 3

    Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

13. Step 13: Online application — step 4

    Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

14. Step 14: Online application — step 5

    Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

15. Step 15: Online application — step 6

    Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

16. Step 16: Online application — step 7

    Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

17. Step 17: Online application — step 8

    Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

18. Step 18: Online application — step 9

    Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application . The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

19. Step 19: Online application — step 10

    *Track Your Application here

20. Step 20: Online application — step 11

    * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.