The farming community in Uttar Pradesh, in particular small and marginal farmers, have been majorly benefited by the Uttar Pradesh Free Boring Scheme under which the Uttar Pradesh government is providing free boring facilities for irrigation purposes. Intending to solve problems regarding irrigation systems and to increase the yields in the agricultural field. It will be launched with economic aid to weaker farmers of ₹5,000 to ₹10,000.
What is UP free boring scheme ?
The UP Free Boring Scheme is an endeavour of the state government of Uttar Pradesh with an aim to provide better irrigation for the farmers. The scheme is mainly, advantageous to those who cannot afford boring for the irrigation purpose.
This implies that with this scheme farmers do not have to wait for the rain to water their crops as before. This they can use to irrigate their produce hence improving on the yield of the crops in their fields.
Advantages of the UP Free Boring Scheme
Free Boring for Small and Marginal Farmers: Boring services will be provided to farmers free of charge and this will enhance easy irrigation and better crop yields.
Financial Assistance:
- Small farmers will get an assistance of up to five thousand rupees.
- The marginal farmers who fill a prescribed proforma, the required documents for the benefits will be provided and ₹7,000 to be paid.
- SC/ST farmers: Max ₹10,000/–.
- Group Benefits: The scheme shall be available for farmers owning land of not more than 0.2 hectare, and the farmers are allowed to form groups in order to be a beneficiary.
- Increased Crop Yield: Through provision of the irrigation, farmers will produce more crops and therefore realize better income.
- Lower Farming Costs: Free boring will also lower on the expenses of farming and hence the irrigation costs will be incurred with much less amount of money.
Requirements for being qualified for UP Free Boring Scheme
To be eligible for this scheme
- The applicants have to be from Uttar Pradesh and have to be permanent residents.
- They must possess a minimum of 0.2 hectares of agricultural land.
- It is a one-time offering, and those who have earlier availed any irrigation scheme are barred from this one.
Required Documents for Application
To apply for the scheme, the following documents are necessary:
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Land Ownership Documents
- Bank Passbook
- Mobile Number and Passport size Photo.
The UP Free Boring Scheme: How to Apply
The application process for the UP Free Boring Scheme is simple and can be completed online:
1. Go to the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department Homepage.
2. Look for the UP Free Boring Scheme application form or access it online and read the content of the form diligently.
3. Please complete the following basic information in the form.
4. Enclose photocopies of each of the documents required below.
5. After completing all the required forms and documents, a person should deliver them to the departmental office, either in electronic or a paper form.
