‘Khet Talab Yojana’ of Uttar Pradesh government is proving beneficial for the farmers. Under the scheme, 50 percent subsidy is being given on pond construction. Due to this, the income of farmers is increasing through activities like water conservation, irrigation facilities and fisheries.
Lucknow. Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh is continuously implementing such schemes, the objective of which is to increase the income of farmers and make farming profitable. The government wants that farmers should not be limited to traditional farming only, but should also connect with modern technology and means of additional income. The ‘Khet Talab Yojana’ being run in this direction is proving to be very beneficial for the farmers. This scheme is also playing an important role in increasing agricultural production along with water conservation.
Rain water conservation promoted through ‘Khet Talab Yojana’
The main objective of ‘Khet Talab Yojana’, operated under the National Agricultural Development Scheme, is to provide permanent irrigation facility to the farmers by conserving rain water. Amidst the continuously falling groundwater level, this scheme is becoming a major means of relief for the farmers. The ponds being built in the fields store rain water, so that farmers can get sufficient water for irrigation even in the event of drought or less rainfall.
Government is giving 50 percent grant on pond construction
Under the scheme, a farm pond of size 22 m × 20 m × 3 m is created. Its total cost has been fixed at Rs 1 lakh 5 thousand. In this, the government is giving subsidy of up to Rs 52 thousand 500 to the farmers. That means the government is bearing almost half of the total cost. This has made it easier for small and marginal farmers also to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Farmers’ earnings increasing from fisheries and aquatic farming
‘Farm Pond Scheme’ is not limited to irrigation only. Through this, farmers are also getting many opportunities for additional income. Farmers can do fishing, pearl production, water chestnut farming and other aquatic activities in the pond. Due to this, new sources of income are being created for the farmers and their economic condition is being strengthened.
Huge subsidy is also being given on sprinklers and pumpsets.
The state government is also emphasizing on promoting modern irrigation system. Under the scheme, farmers are being given 80 to 90 percent subsidy on sprinkler sets. Assistance up to Rs 15 thousand or 50 percent is being provided on pump sets. This is reducing the cost of irrigation and ensuring better use of water.
Transparency through online process, direct benefit to farmers
The government has implemented a transparent system in the scheme. Farmers will be selected on the basis of booking on the online portal under ‘first come-first served’ system. This is preventing problems like corruption and corruption. Due to the digital process, farmers do not have to visit government offices and are getting benefits directly.
Important initiative towards self-reliant agriculture
Kanpur city land conservation officer R.P. According to Kushwaha, the state government is working rapidly towards making farming technology-based and self-reliant. Promoting activities like water conservation, modern irrigation system and fisheries along with farming reflects the visionary thinking of the government. With the construction of farm ponds, the productivity of crops is increasing and farmers’ dependence on weather is reducing.
Process of grant in farm pond scheme
- The first installment will be given after the excavation of the pond is completed.
- The second installment will be released after installation of water inlet and display board.
- Documents and conditions required for application
- It is mandatory for the farmer to have Farmer Registry.
- While applying online, a token amount of Rs 1000 will have to be deposited, which will be returned later.
- Farmers can apply online by visiting the ‘Agri Darshan’ portal of the Agriculture Department.
- Verification will have to be completed within 15 days of booking and pond construction will have to be completed within 30 days.