Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana is a beneficiary scheme in favor of farmers of our Nation. The plan is a savior for the agricultural sector and the farmers. In India Agricultural sector is the lifeline of the Indian economy. Agriculture is an essential part of India’s economy, and at present, it is among the top two farm producers globally. The agriculture and farming sector is the primary livelihood source for about 58% of India’s population. Growth in the GVA in agriculture and allied sectors stood at 4% in FY20.
The agriculture and farming sector is considered to be the backbone of the Indian economy. The majority of rural households in India depend on agriculture for their means of livelihood. Indian agriculture has registered impressive growth over the last few decades. India is most likely to achieve the ambitious goal of doubling farm income by 2022. India’s agriculture sector may also generate better momentum in the next few years due to increased agricultural infrastructures such as irrigation facilities, warehousing, & cold storage. Also, the burgeoning use of genetically modified crops and advanced farming techniques is likely to improve the yield for Indian farmers.
Seeing the importance of the agriculture sector in the Indian economy arises a need for proper care, schemes, and regulations for the farmers’ benefit. Bihar Government has taken a remarkable initiative of Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana to safeguard farmer’s interests. It is a great effort to ensure the security and prosperity of the farmers by providing multiple benefits.
About Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Scheme
The Government of Bihar has successfully launched the Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Scheme to benefit the farmers in the long run. This Yojana has got introduced to increase the income of farmers who are continuously suffering from drought. Under the plan, the state’s farmers will be provided subsidies to set up their tubewells for better irrigation. This scheme runs under the Small Water Resources Department of the state of Bihar.
Under the current scenario, Bihar State farmers are being subsidized to bore from 70 to 100 mts. Approval for the same is given within 15 days through an online application. Under Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup yojana, 15000 rupees at the rate 328 rupees per meter for a depth of 70 meters, a maximum of 35000 rupees given as a grant at 597 rupees per meter for tube wells depth up to 100 meters. To avail of the benefit, the farmer must have 40 decimals of land in his name.
Through this private tube well, the state’s people can efficiently irrigate their fields; the interested beneficiaries of the state, who want to get subsidy given by the government for planting tubewells in their areas, will have to apply for this scheme. Under the Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana 2021, the government will provide subsidies ranging from 15000 to 35000 rupees for setting up private tubewells to farmers with more than 40 decimals of land in the district of Bihar state. Along with this, Rs 10,000 to be given separately for the pump. Through this current scheme, the farmers of the state will be able to irrigate fields in time. So far, many farmers have applied online to avail of this scheme.Today we will provide all the relevant information related to Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Scheme, like its application process, eligibility, documents, etc.
| Name of the Scheme | Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana |
| Started By | Bihar State |
| Beneficiary | State farmers |
| Status | Active |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | http://minorirrigation.bihar.gov.in/bsnny/ |
Objectives of Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana
Objectives of Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Scheme includes:
- Bihar is an agricultural state, with more than 80% of its population-based on agriculture. Irrigation is a significant factor in agriculture. The dependence on ground water-based irrigation has increased due to the monsoon’s uncertainty and the short rainfall situation in the past years.
- 90-95 percent of farmers of the state are small and marginal category. Hence, they are not financially capable of developing irrigation resources.
- Therefore, to develop agriculture and an increase in agricultural production, a grant-based Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana has been implemented. The scheme is applicable in all the blocks of the state of Bihar.
- Through this scheme, farmers of the state are being given subsidies for planting private tube wells for irrigation. Through this scheme, the state’s farmers will be able to irrigate their fields efficiently, which will improve their crops and increase the farmers’ income.
- The scheme aims to contribute to the growth and development of Bihar’s agriculture sector and safeguard the interests of the farmers simultaneously.
Eligibility Criteria
Beneficiary guidelines include:
- Applicants must be progressive & willing.
- Applicant must at any cost be a permanent resident of Bihar. State.
- Minimum 16 percent of SC and 1 percent of ST farmers will get selected in each district. If ST farmers are unavailable, it will be 17 percent by adding 1 percent to 16 percent for Scheduled Caste farmers. Separate arrangements maintained for their grant accounts.
- Priority is usually bestowed on small or marginal farmers.
- The farmer should possess a minimum of 0.40 acres of cultivable land.
- The grant for a single boring & set to a farmer will be presumptive.
- Photographs are taken at the time of implementation and after implementation before starting the scheme using GPS Enabled android based device in survey & implementation.
- Based on the district administration’s data and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) for the water level, all the blocks for the rocks & medium depth tube wells will be determined or selected.
Critical Features
- The Bihar Government shall Pay Online Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Amount.
- Approval shall be granted within 15 Days of Online Application / Online Registration by the Farmers.
- Online Claim for Grant to be made within 45 Days of Online Application.
- Payment into the Farmers’ Account is Remitted Directly within three Weeks of Uploading of the Claim in the Website.
Procedure to Apply Online
Step 1- The applicant needs to visit the Official Website Small Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, i.e.,
Step 2- On the Homepage, the applicant needs to click on the “Apply” section.
Step 3- The registration Form page shall get displayed on the screen.
Step 4- Now, the applicant is required to enter the details asked, such as name, father or husband name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number, mobile number, other information, etc., and then upload required documents.
Step 5- The Applicants at last need to click on the Submit Button for final submission of application. After this, the application will get completed.
How to Login to Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana ?
Step 1-First of all, the applicant has to go to the official website, i.e.,
Step 2-After visiting the official website, the home page will open in front of them. On this home page, they will see the option to log in,
Step 3-The applicant has to click on this option. After clicking on the option, the login form will open in front of them. In this login form, they have to fill in the username and password, and captcha code.
Step 4-After this, they have to click on the login button. This way, they will be logged in.
Required Documents under Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Scheme
- Aadhar Card
- Identity card
- Residence certificate
- Arable land papers
- Land certificate or payment receipt
- The Declaration / Affidavit for not taking financial assistance for tubewells related to any other institution.
- Bank account passbook
- Mobile number
- Passport size photo
Role of Aatmnirbhar Sena
As an organization, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to this good cause initiated by the Bihar Government. We appreciate and feel privileged to get associated with this scheme. The one who feeds us must be taken good care of. Farmers are the pride of our Nation, & we should take all possible steps to protect them and keep them secure. We shall lend all possible aid and assistance and shall walk hand in hand with the Bihar Government to fulfill this dream. Also, we shall make all possible efforts to make this scheme famous amongst the masses. We shall further assist the farmers willing to apply for this scheme and the overall process. We shall be their usher and help them to grow and develop.
Conclusion
Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkup Yojana is a blessing in disguise for farmers and the agriculture sector of India. It has proved to be beneficial for various farmers and is still striving to benefit many. If implemented in the right direction, it shall do wonders in the coming years.
