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Karnataka Krishi Bhagya — Farm Pond and Water Harvesting Scheme

Karnataka's Krishi Bhagya scheme provides subsidies up to Rs 1 lakh for farm ponds, drip irrigation, and mulching to conserve rainwater on dry-land farms.

Karnataka Department of Agriculture

What you get

Farm pond construction: Rs 72,000–1,00,000 subsidy. Plastic lining: Rs 60,000. Pump and pipes: Rs 20,000. Drip/sprinkler irrigation: 90% subsidy for SC/ST, 50% others. Training and demonstration support included.

Who can apply

Dry-land farmers in districts receiving less than 750mm annual rainfall. Must have own land of at least 0.5 acres.

For: Dry-land farmers, small and marginal farmers

Income limit: Below Rs 1.5 lakh annually

  • Aadhaar and land documents required
  • Registered in e-ReSaara portal
  • Priority to SC/ST, women farmers

Documents required

General

  • Aadhaar card
  • Land ownership documents (RTC)
  • Bank account passbook
  • Passport photo
  • Application in prescribed format
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Scheme code: KARNATAKA/KB/2021