Punjab Water-Saving Agriculture Scheme (Laser Land Levelers & Watercourse Lining)

Why it matters

Gives farmers subsidy for laser land levelers and lined watercourses so irrigation water spreads evenly and less is lost to seepage, cutting both water use and pumping cost.

What you get

This scheme subsidises two proven water-saving interventions: laser land levelling, which flattens fields precisely so irrigation water is distributed evenly and farmers use significantly less water and time per irrigation cycle, and lining of watercourses, which prevents water loss through seepage during conveyance from the source to the field. Farmers can access the subsidy directly for laser leveler service hire or for watercourse lining works on their farm, with the dual aim of conserving groundwater (linked to the state's broader water-stress crisis) and reducing electricity costs for farmers who pump groundwater for irrigation.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer with agricultural land in Punjab seeking laser levelling or watercourse lining
• Land or watercourse must be verifiable through department survey

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the District Agriculture or Water Resources Office

2. 2

   Field/watercourse surveyed and verified by department staff

3. 3

   Subsidy disbursed for laser levelling service or lining works after completion

Documents required

• Land record
• Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Watercourse/field location details