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Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories

Through this scheme, the farmers from the General Category are provided with a grant of 65% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 65% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/‐ per tubewell per individual. | - The subsidy amount shall be released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) if the applicant has undertaken the construction with his/her funds. In case, he/she has availed himself/herself loan from the Nationalized Bank / Co‐operative Bank towards the construction of the tubewell, the subsidy amount shall be remitted to the Bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

Who can apply

The applicant should be from the General Category.; The applicant should be a farmer in the Union Territory of Puducherry.; The tubewell in which the submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets is going to be erect and should have been registered in Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.; The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell to be constructed and the applicant should have ownership of the land at least for 2 years and should have a clear ownership title deed in his/her name.; The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer or in favour of the spouse or favour of the member of a joint/undivided family.; The farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the said purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.; The applicant should not convert the lands for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What action can be taken if the applicant breaches the conditions of the scheme?

If the applicant breaches the conditions, legal action may be taken by the government, including recovery/cancellation of subsidy, as mentioned in the affidavit.

How is the unique seniority number assigned to the applicant used?

The unique seniority number serves as identification for each applicant in all further references and serves as acknowledgment for the receipt of the application.

Within how many days should the application be submitted from the date of completion of the work?

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

Where will advertisements inviting applications be published?

Advertisements will be published in local leading Tamil dailies.

What restriction is placed on the conversion of lands after the construction of the tubewell?

The applicant should not convert the lands for a maximum period of 10 years for any purpose other than agriculture and must execute a bond accordingly.

Can farmers who have availed the subsidy for the same purpose within 5 years apply for this scheme?

No, farmers who have already availed the subsidy within 5 years are not entitled to benefits under this scheme.

How long should the applicant have ownership of the land to be eligible for the scheme?

The applicant should have ownership of the land for at least 2 years and possess a clear ownership title deed in their name.

What is the mode of subsidy release if the applicant has availed a loan from a Nationalized Bank or Co‐operative Bank?

The subsidy amount is remitted directly to the bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

What is the maximum subsidy provided under the scheme for each tubewell per individual?

The scheme provides a 65% subsidy, with a maximum limit of [?]50,000 per tubewell per individual.

What type of bond should the applicant execute regarding the land use?

The applicant should execute a bond affirming not to convert the land for any purpose other than agriculture for a period of 10 years.

Is there any specified timeframe for the applicant's possession of the land?

The applicant should possess the land for at least 2 years to be eligible for the scheme.

Can applicants from any category apply for the scheme, or is it limited to a specific category?

The scheme is specifically for applicants from the General Category in the Union Territory of Puducherry.