Government scheme to Install Agriculture pump set in Tamilnadu
This Latest News explore pump set agriculture scheme in tamilnadu. This info came from tn govt agriculture department. as per Tamilnadu Government latest announcement, Tamil Nadu farmers will get Rs 10,000 subsidy scheme. Minister MRK Panneerselvam made the key announcement in 2023. Many farmers in Tamil Nadu currently continue to use old, less efficient electric motor pump sets. This increases electricity consumption and irrigation time. Thus, as the cost of cultivation increases, small and marginal farmers are reluctant to replace such old, less efficient pump sets.
Free Money to Install Pump Set by uzhavan seyali
For the benefit of the farmers, a subsidy is being provided by the Department of Agricultural Engineering for the purchase of new electric motor pumpsets. In the current Agricultural Finance Report 2022 23, a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per motor pump set to be provided to 5,000 farmers for purchase of new electric motor pump sets and replacement of old electric motor pump sets with new electric motor pump sets at the rate of Rs 10,000 per electric motor pump set for farmers holding up to five acres of land. It is announced that allocation will be made.
In this scheme, priority will be given to small, marginal, Adi Dravida and tribal farmers. Small and marginal farmers holding up to five acres of land may want to replace their old electric pump sets, but may also construct new bore wells or tube wells or open-air wells.
Farmers who have their own electricity connection can also benefit from this scheme. Farmers who want to benefit from this scheme can apply and reserve their name through the Uhuvan app or through the website https://mis.aed.tn.gov.in.
How to apply Pump set scheme
For more details you can contact your local Agricultural Engineering Department Officers in person. The documents required for this are mentioned below. Aadhaar Card, Certificate of Small and Small Farmer, Photograph, Front Page of Bank Account Book, Caste Certificate of Adi Dravida, Tribal Class, Chitta, Inscription with Well Details, Electricity Connection Certificate, Invoice for Purchase of New Electric Motor through Ulavan App or through website. Apply.
Additional pump set schemes in tamilnadu
The Tamil Nadu government has introduced several initiatives to promote the use of solar-powered pumpsets in agriculture. Here are the key details:
Chief Minister’s Scheme of Solar Powered Pumpsets:
- Objectives: Meet electricity needs for irrigation.
- Funding Pattern: Union Government (MNRE) – 30%, State Fund – 40%.
- Subsidy: 70% total (State – 40%, Union Government – 30%) with an additional 20% for small and marginal farmers from SC/ST categories.
PM-KUSUM Scheme:
- Objectives: Encourage farmers to install solar-powered pumpsets.
- Funding Pattern: State and Central Governments jointly provide 60% of the project cost as subsidy, with farmers covering 40%.
- Key Features: Plans to install 5,000 solar pumpsets in the state, allowing farmers to use solar energy during the day and grid power at night, with an incentive of 0.50 paisa per unit for net energy supplied to the grid.
Agricultural Mechanisation Programme:
- Objectives: Support farmers in mechanizing operations and addressing labor shortages.
- Subsidy: 50% subsidy up to Rs. 7,000 for remote motor operators for electric pump sets, enabling farmers to operate and monitor pump sets remotely.
Solar System Price and Subsidy in Tamil Nadu:
- Subsidy: Available for individual households and housing societies to adopt solar systems at a reduced price.
- Steps to Apply: Register on the National Portal for Rooftop Solar, select a vendor, and follow the application process to receive the subsidy.
These schemes aim to promote the use of solar energy in agriculture, reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, and provide financial assistance to farmers.