Solar & Micro-IrrigationState SpecificMode: Online DBT Portal
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Krishi Swavalamban Yojana: 100% Subsidy for SC/ST Farmers
डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर कृषी स्वावलंबन योजना (100% विहीर व सोलर अनुदान)
Nodal Authority: Social Justice & Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra
A transformative socio-economic program in Maharashtra providing 100% capital support for Scheduled Caste cultivators to construct irrigation wells, install solar pumps, and lay drip systems.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹3,50,000 total package
Small/Marginal Share
Up to ₹2,50,000 for new well + ₹50,000 for pump set + ₹50,000 for micro-irrigation
Funding Pattern
0% Central : 100% State
Toll-Free Helpline
022-49150800
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | Up to ₹2,50,000 for new well + ₹50,000 for pump set + ₹50,000 for micro-irrigation |
| Women Farmers | Priority allotment for SC women farmers |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 100% exclusively reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) landholders |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | Not applicable (Exclusively for SC farmers) |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category with valid caste certificate.
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000.
- Must possess minimum 0.20 hectares (0.5 acres) to maximum 6 hectares of agricultural land.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Apply online on MahaDBT under Social Justice & Special Assistance Department.
- 2Upload Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and 7/12 extract.
- 3District Committee issues sanction order.
- 4Geo-tagged inspection verifies well excavation and pump installation before direct bank transfer.
Required Documents Checklist
Caste Certificate issued by authorized Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
Income Certificate (Tahsildar approved < ₹1.5 Lakhs)
7/12 Land extract & 8A certificate
Groundwater survey feasibility certificate from GSDA
Direct Application Link
MahaDBT Special Component Portal
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 022-49150800
Top Farmer Benefits
- Complete financial independence: creates permanent groundwater access for underprivileged cultivators.
- Combines new well, solar pump, and micro-irrigation in a unified single DBT sanction.
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Frequently asked questions
Up to ₹2,50,000 subsidy for new irrigation well digging, ₹50,000 for in-well boring, ₹50,000 for electric/solar pump, and 100% for drip systems. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive Up to ₹2,50,000 for new well + ₹50,000 for pump set + ₹50,000 for micro-irrigation, while women and SC/ST farmers receive Priority allotment for SC women farmers. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹3,50,000 total package.
Applicants must submit: Caste Certificate issued by authorized Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Income Certificate (Tahsildar approved < ₹1.5 Lakhs), 7/12 Land extract & 8A certificate, Groundwater survey feasibility certificate from GSDA. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through MahaDBT Special Component Portal (https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category with valid caste certificate.; Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000.; Must possess minimum 0.20 hectares (0.5 acres) to maximum 6 hectares of agricultural land..