Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana (Micro-Irrigation Scheme)

Why it matters

Gives small and marginal farmers in drought-prone districts free drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, letting them grow fruits and vegetables with far less water.

What you get

Approved to help small and marginal farmers in low-rainfall, drought-prone parts of West Bengal — particularly Jangalmahal, Purulia and Bankura districts — the Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana (BKSY) provides drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation systems free of cost. Drip irrigation, which costs around Rs 70,000 per acre to install, and sprinkler irrigation, costing around Rs 20,000 per acre, are both made available to eligible farmers at no charge under the scheme, financed through a state budget allocation of roughly Rs 35 crore. The scheme particularly targets growers of fruits and vegetables, which respond well to controlled, low-volume irrigation and can be cultivated profitably even in areas with scanty and erratic rainfall once efficient irrigation is available.

Eligibility criteria

• Small or marginal farmer in West Bengal, with priority to drought-prone districts (Jangalmahal, Purulia, Bankura and similar areas)
• Land suitable for drip/sprinkler installation as per technical survey
• Growing or planning to grow fruits/vegetables responsive to micro-irrigation

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the local Krishi Bhavan or District Agriculture Office

2. 2

   Site survey and technical approval for drip or sprinkler system

3. 3

   Installation of the micro-irrigation system at no cost to the farmer

4. 4

   Training on system use and maintenance

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land record
• Bank account details