Uttar Pradesh Free Boring Scheme (Nishulk Boring Yojana)

Why it matters

Pays for a farmer's borewell construction so small landholders can get reliable groundwater irrigation without bearing the full cost themselves.

What you get

Running since 2004, this scheme (including its "Madhyam Gehrayi Nalkoop" medium-depth variant) supports farmers in setting up borewells for irrigation by subsidising the cost of boring, water-lifting equipment and electrification, implemented by the Minor Irrigation Department. It primarily targets alluvial, non-critical groundwater blocks (excluded in over-exploited/critical blocks to protect groundwater) and covers borewells in the 31-60 metre depth range with an assured discharge of around 3,200 gallons/hour. Farmers must first register on the PM-KISAN or Paradarshi Kisan Seva Portal, and after site survey and approval, deposit 50% of the estimated cost before work begins, with the subsidy covering the remainder along with the geotagging of the completed borewell.

Eligibility criteria

• Small and marginal farmers, or farmers in non-critical/non-overexploited groundwater blocks
• Registered on PM-KISAN or the Paradarshi Kisan Seva Portal
• Land suitable for a 31-60m deep borewell as per survey

How to apply

1. 1

   Register on the Paradarshi Kisan Seva Portal or via PM-KISAN linkage

2. 2

   Apply for borewell site survey through the Minor Irrigation Department

3. 3

   On approval, deposit 50% of the estimated cost

4. 4

   Borewell constructed, geotagged and water-lifting equipment installed under departmental supervision

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land ownership record (Khatauni/Khasra)
• Bank account details