Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Solar Pump Krishi Yojana

is a special program started by the government of Maharashtra to help farmers with their irrigation needs. In this scheme, the government will provide special pumps called solar pumps to the farmers. These pumps use sunlight to work instead of using diesel or electricity.

The government will give a subsidy, which means they will help pay for most of the cost of these solar pumps. The farmers will only need to pay a small portion themselves. The main goal of this scheme is to help farmers save money because using diesel or electric pumps can be expensive.

By using solar pumps, the farmers will be able to water their fields and grow crops without causing pollution or harming the environment. The government aims to provide 1,00,000 solar pumps to the farmers of Maharashtra in the next three years. This will help many farmers in the state and make their lives easier.

If any farmer in Maharashtra wants to get a solar pump for their fields, they can apply for it online by visiting the official website of this scheme. The government will announce the list of farmers who will receive the solar pumps, and then they will start installing the pumps on the farms.

Overall, this scheme is meant to help farmers save money, protect the environment, and make farming easier and more efficient.

 

Saur Krishi Pump Scheme Details in Highlights

Scheme Name  Maharashtra Chief Minister Solar Agriculture Pump Scheme

Started by Inek Government of Maharashtra

Beneficiary         Farmers of the state

Objective            Providing solar pumps to farmers

Application Process         Online

official website  mahadiscom.in

 

Contribution of Solar Agriculture Pump Yojana beneficiaries

Categories                                    Beneficiary Contribution for 3HP               Beneficial contribution to 5 HP

For All Categories (Open)        25500=00 (10%)                                              38500=00 (10%)

scheduled caste                          12750=00 (5%)   19250=00 (5%)

scheduled tribe                           12750=00 (5%)   19250=00 (5%)

 

The Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump Yojana 2023 provides several benefits to the farmers of Maharashtra.

Here are some of the advantages of this scheme:

1. Farmers with less than 5 acres of land will receive 3 horsepower (HP) solar pumps, while those with larger farms will receive 5 HP solar pumps.
2. The distribution of solar water pumps will be done in three phases: 25,000 pumps in the first phase, 50,000 pumps in the second phase, and another 25,000 pumps in the third phase.
3. The scheme aims to provide solar pumps to agricultural farmers in the state to assist with irrigation.
4. Farmers who already have an electricity connection will not be eligible for solar-powered AG pumps under this scheme.
5. The scheme will help reduce the burden of electricity costs on the government.
6. By replacing old diesel pumps with new solar pumps, the scheme will contribute to reducing pollution in the environment.
7. The government subsidy provided for electricity in the irrigation sector will be reduced, lightening the burden on the government.

Eligibility for the Atal Saur Krishi Pump Yojana 2023 includes farmers with farms that have an assured source of water. However, farmers with conventional electricity connections will not be eligible for solar AG pumps under this scheme. Other eligible farmers include those in remote and tribal areas, villages awaiting electrification due to NOC from the Forest Department, and those on the pending list for new electricity connections for AG pumps.

 

To apply for the Maharashtra Solar Pump Yojana 2023, interested beneficiaries can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the scheme and click on the “Beneficiary Services” option, then select “New Consumer.”
2. Fill out the application form with all the required details, including paid pending AG connection consumer details, applicant and location information, nearest MSEDCL consumer number, and applicant’s residential address.
3. Upload all the necessary documents.
4. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete the application.

 

To check the application status for Maharashtra Chief Minister Saur Krushi Pump Yojana 2023, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website and click on the “Beneficiary Services” option, then select “Track Application Status.”
2. Enter the beneficiary ID on the next page and click on the search button.
3. The application status will be displayed on the screen.

 

Documents of Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump Yojana

Aadhaar Card of the applicant

identity card

Address proof

farm papers

bank account passbook

mobile number

passport size photo

 

In summary, the scheme aims to provide solar pumps to farmers, help reduce electricity costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability by replacing diesel pumps with solar-powered ones.