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Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy)

50% to 84% capital subsidy up to ₹84,000 for private tube-well boring and motor pump installation for farmers in Bihar provided through direct benefit transfer.

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Official Nodal Portal:mwrd.bihar.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Min age 18 yrs💰 No income ceiling⚖ All genders🏛 All categories📍 Bihar
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Agriculture, Government of Bihar
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Provides direct financial capital subsidy to farmers for boring and installing private irrigation tube-wells: General category farmers receive 50% subsidy (up to ₹35,000 for shallow tube-wells and ₹50,000 for medium tube-wells), while SC and ST farmers receive 70% to 84% subsidy (up to ₹58,800 for shallow and ₹84,000 for medium tube-wells) plus motor pump installation assistance of ₹15,000.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹210 Crore annual outlay under Minor Water Resources Department

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Financed over 40,000 private irrigation borewells across all 38 districts of Bihar

As of: 2026-01-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 18 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:farmer, small farmer, marginal cultivator, horticulturist
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Farmer must possess minimum 0.40 acre (40 decimal) cultivable land in Bihar with no existing energized private tube-well on that specific parcel. Valid DBT farmer registration mandatory.

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Required Documents Checklist

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Mandatory Documents(4)

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•Hybrid process (online application + physical verification)
•4 mandatory supporting documents required

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route🏢 Physical / CSC Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (mwrd.bihar.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
  1. 1

    Visit the Bihar Minor Water Resources / DBT Agriculture portal (dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in / mwrd.bihar.gov.in).

  2. 2

    Enter 13-digit Farmer Registration Number to auto-fetch demographic particulars.

  3. 3

    Select tube-well category (shallow 70-100 ft or medium 100-200 ft).

  4. 4

    Enter land khata/khesra details and upload LPC / current revenue receipt.

  5. 5

    District Water Resources Task Force reviews and approves sanction token.

  6. 6

    Complete boring through registered rig agency and geo-tag borewell on mobile app; subsidy is credited directly via DBT.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Farmer owning less than 0.40 acre (40 decimal) agricultural land, existing functional government tube-well within 100 metres, or non-verified geo-tagging.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the subsidy rate for SC and ST farmers under Niji Nalkoop Yojana?

SC and ST farmers receive an enhanced subsidy of up to 84% on boring costs plus up to ₹15,000 on energy-efficient motor pumpsets.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can small farmers with less than 40 decimal land group together to apply?

Yes, two or more adjoining small farmers can form a joint group to satisfy the 40-decimal requirement and share the subsidized tube-well.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Is the subsidy paid directly to the farmer or to the boring driller?

The subsidy is credited directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account via PFMS after field verification and geo-tagging.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who is eligible to apply for Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy)?

Eligible applicants must satisfy official government criteria for Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy). Age: min 18 years. Conditions: Farmer must possess minimum 0.40 acre (40 decimal) cultivable land in Bihar with no existing energized private tube-well on that specific parcel. Vali.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy) application status?

Application status for Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy) can typically be tracked through the official portal at mwrd.bihar.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy) payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy) benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Farmer owning less than 0.40 acre (40 decimal) agricultural land, existing functional government tube-well within 100 metres, or non-verified geo-tagging.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06short_description50% to 84% capital subsidy up to ₹84,000 for private tube-well boring and motor pump installation for farmers in Bihar provided through direct benefit transfer.Official Source ↗
2026-09-24initial_verificationBaseline verification of Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy) guidelines, benefits, and portal integration.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

Notified seasonally before kharif/rabi sowing on dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 26d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

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How to Apply🔀Online & In-Person
Scale & Impact
👥Financed over 40,000 private irrigation borewells across all 38 districts of Bihar (as of 2026-01-31)
₹₹210 Crore annual outlay under Minor Water Resources Department budget allocation
📅Running since 2020
🔄3 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-18scheme_type

state

Official Source ↗
2026-10-06short_description

50% to 84% capital subsidy up to ₹84,000 for private tube-well boring and motor ...

Official Source ↗
2026-09-24initial_verification

Baseline verification of Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Sub...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Minor Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar

Vikas Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna, Bihar 800015

Helpline: 0612-2217636

Jurisdiction: State (Bihar)

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-24 against official government documentation.

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