Bihar Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Agriculture is the backbone of Bihar's economy, and a large section of the state's population depends on farming for their livelihood. However, in many parts of Bihar, farmers still face major irrigation challenges and depend heavily on rainfall for farming. Because of this, dry periods or irregular monsoon seasons often lead to water shortages, making it difficult for farmers to protect their crops and maintain stable agricultural production.

To address this problem and improve irrigation access in unirrigated areas, the Government of Bihar introduced the Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojana under the initiative "Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani." The scheme focuses on helping farmers install private tube wells and motor pump sets so that water can be made available directly on agricultural land whenever needed.

Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance for:

• Tube well/borewell boring
• Installation of motor pump sets

The scheme is mainly implemented in technically suitable unirrigated areas identified through survey. However, groundwater-stressed areas classified as Over Exploited or Critical by the Central Ground Water Board are excluded from the scheme.

Through this initiative, the government aims to strengthen irrigation infrastructure and improve water availability for farming by supporting installation of up to 30,000 private tube wells across the state.

Farmers who are looking for information about other irrigation support schemes in Bihar can also check the Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana, which was introduced to support installation of private tube wells and improve irrigation facilities in agricultural areas.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Provision of subsidy for private tube wells of 4–6 inch diameter with a depth ranging from 15 to 70 meters.
• Provision of subsidy for 2–5 horsepower submersible motor pumps / centrifugal motor pumps according to horsepower capacity.
• Higher subsidy for SC/ST and backward category farmers
• Direct payment through DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Priority given to small and marginal farmers
• One-time benefit for each farmer
• Scheme for unirrigated agricultural areas
• Over-exploited groundwater areas are excluded

Scheme Benefits

Under the Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojana, eligible farmers in technically suitable unirrigated areas receive financial assistance for installation of private tube wells and motor pump sets. The subsidy amount is transferred directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

What is Covered

• Private tube well boring up to 70 meters depth
• Purchase and installation of 2 HP to 5 HP motor pump sets

Subsidy for Tube Well Boring

The government has fixed the boring cost at ₹1200 per meter. Subsidy amount depends on the farmer's category.

General Category

• 50% subsidy - ₹600 per meter
• Maximum depth covered: 70 meters
• Subsidy up to approximately ₹42,000

BC/EBC Category

• 70% subsidy - ₹840 per meter
• Maximum depth covered: 70 meters
• Subsidy up to approximately: ₹58,800

SC/ST Category

• 80% subsidy - ₹960 per meter
• Maximum depth covered: 70 meters
• Subsidy up to approximately: ₹67,200

Minimum boring depth required to become eligible for subsidy is 15 meters.

Subsidy for Motor Pump Sets

Both submersible and centrifugal motor pumps are covered under the scheme. Subsidy amount depends on the farmer's category and pump capacity.

General Category (50% Subsidy)

• 2 HP pump - ₹10,000
• 3 HP pump - ₹12,500
• 5 HP pump - ₹15,000

BC/EBC Category (70% Subsidy)

• 2 HP pump - ₹14,000
• 3 HP pump - ₹17,500
• 5 HP pump - ₹21,000

SC/ST Category (80% Subsidy)

• 2 HP pump - ₹16,000
• 3 HP pump - ₹20,000
• 5 HP pump - ₹24,000

Subsidy Payment Method

Subsidy under the scheme is released in two stages:

• After completion of boring and verification of water discharge
• After installation of motor pump and verification of water discharge

Note: Farmers can submit claims for boring and motor pump separately or together as per their convenience

After approval, the subsidy amount is transferred directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Applicants also receive SMS notification after payment approval.

If the Subsidy Claim is Rejected

• If the subsidy claim is rejected, the applicant gets one chance to correct the deficiencies and re-upload the claim.
• Senior officers may also review the decision if required.

Eligibility Requirements

• The farmer should belong to an eligible unirrigated area
• The land should be technically suitable for tube well installation
• Farmers from Over Exploited and Critical groundwater areas are not eligible
• The applicant must have at least 0.40 acre (40 dismal) of land
• Preference is given to small and marginal farmers
• There should not already be a boring at the same location
• The farmer should not have previously received subsidy or financial assistance for the same boring from any department or institution
• Only one boring and one motor pump subsidy is allowed per farmer
• Borewell depth should be between 15 to 70 meters with a diameter of 4 to 6 inches to become eligible for subsidy.

Exclusions

Applications submitted from blocks or panchayats classified as over-exploited or critical groundwater areas by the Central Ground Water Board are not eligible under this scheme

Check the official PDF List of Semi-Critical, Critical and Over-Exploited Assessment Units in the State

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Land ownership/possession certificate which is not earlier than 01 January 2023
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Photograph of the site with latitude and longitude details
• Photograph of the candidate
• Phone Number
• Self-declaration stating:
  • No previous boring exists at the location
  • No subsidy or financial assistance was received earlier for the same boring

Steps to Apply

• Step 1 - Visit the Official Portal
  • Farmers can apply online through the departmental portal or mobile application.
  • To apply online first you need to visit the official website of Bihar Sarkar Laghu Jal Sansadhan Vibhaag "Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojna.
  • After that on the homepage, click on the "Apply" or "For Online Apply" button.
  • This will redirect you to the official application portal of the scheme
• Step 2 - Fill Applicant and Land Details
  • In the application enter the required personal details carefully
  • After entering Aadhaar and mobile details, complete the verification process through the portal.
  • Now click on the "Save & Next" button to continue the application process.
• Step 3 - Upload Required Documents
• Upload all required documents in the prescribed format, such as:
  • Aadhaar Card
  • LPC Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Bank Account Details
  • Other supporting documents
• Step 4 -Complete Self Declaration and Submit
  • Carefully preview the application form.
  • No changes can be made once the application is finally submitted so recheck all details before submission.
  • Complete the self-declaration section, and submit the application online.
• Step 5 - Verification and Inspection
• Department officials inspect and verify the application carefully. During verification, they check:
  • Whether the land is suitable for boring
  • Whether another irrigation source already exists there
  • Whether any previous boring exists nearby
  • Aadhaar verification
  • Land ownership verification
  • Caste certificate verification
  • Survey location matching
• Applications are generally processed according to the order in which they are received.

Approval Process

After verification, the application moves through these steps:

• Junior Engineer inspects and recommends
• Assistant Engineer forwards the application on portal
• Executive Engineer approves
• Superintending Engineer reviews
• Chief Engineer forwards to nodal officer
• Payment sent directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT

If rejected, a senior officer can review the junior officer's decision.

Rules After Approval

After receiving approval, the farmer must follow these conditions:

• Boring must be done only at the approved location
• The boring work should be completed within 60 days from approval
• If work is delayed, the applicant must upload the reason on the portal
• In valid cases, an extension of up to one month may be granted
• Farmers can purchase materials on their own, but all materials must follow prescribed BIS/ISI quality standards.

Subsidy Claim Process

After completing the boring and motor installation work, the farmer has to upload the subsidy claim on the portal.

The following documents and proofs are required:

• Bill/invoice of pipes and motor pump
• GST details
• ISI/BIS certification details

Photographs:

• Before boring
• During boring
• After boring with water discharge
• During motor installation
• After motor installation with water discharge
• The farmer may submit claims for boring and motor pump separately or together.

Physical Verification by Engineers

Department engineers conduct physical verification in two stages:

First Verification

After completion of boring, officials verify:

• Boring depth
• Water discharge

Second Verification

After installation of motor pump, officials verify:

• Motor installation
• Horsepower of the pump
• Water discharge after installation
• Geo-tagged photographs and signed verification reports are uploaded on the portal during verification.

Subsidy Payment Process

Once all verification and document checks are completed:

• The Executive Engineer approves the subsidy recommendation
• The recommendation is forwarded through the departmental portal
• Final subsidy amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• The farmer receives SMS or phone notification after payment approval.
• If the subsidy claim is rejected, the applicant gets one more opportunity to correct the mistakes and re-upload the claim.

BIS / ISI Standards for Materials

Material Standard for Pipe & Motor Pump:

• PVC Casing Pipe IS 12818:1992
• PVC Screen Pipe IS 12818:1992
• Centrifugal Motor Pump IS 6595 (Part-1):2018 / IS 9079:2018
• Submersible Motor Pump Set IS 8034:2018

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Bihar Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojana
• Official Guidelines PDF of the Scheme
• Withdrawal Declaration Form PDF for Bihar Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojana
• Official PDF List of Semi-Critical, Critical and Over-Exploited Assessment Units in the State
• Scheme Details on the Official Portal

Contact Information

• Minor Water Resources Department, Bihar
  • Address: Head Office, New Secretariat, Patna - 800015
  • Office Hours: (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
  • Scheme Official Website: Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkup Yojna
  • Cotact Number : 06122215605, 06122215606
• Department Official Website : Bihar Minor Water Resources Department
  • Minor Water Resources Department Helpline Number: 0612 2233333