Solar & Micro-IrrigationState SpecificMode: Online DBT Portal
Magel Tyala ShetTale / Mukhyamantri ShetTale Yojana: 100% Lined Farm Pond Grant
मागेल त्याला शेततळे योजना (शेततळे अस्तरीकरण ₹75,000 अनुदान)
Nodal Authority: Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra
Magel Tyala ShetTale ensures water sovereignty for dryland farmers in Maharashtra, providing non-repayable grants to dig and plastic-line rainwater harvesting farm reservoirs.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹1,25,000 total financial assistance
Small/Marginal Share
₹50,000 excavation grant + ₹75,000 plastic film subsidy
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) | ₹50,000 excavation grant + ₹75,000 plastic film subsidy |
| Women Farmers | Priority sanctioning for women landholders |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 100% covered under Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swavalamban Scheme |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | ₹50,000 excavation grant + ₹75,000 lining subsidy |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Farmer must own minimum 0.60 hectares (1.5 acres) of land.
- Must have adequate catchment area on farm for rainwater runoff collection.
- Must not have received farm pond subsidy in the past.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Apply online on MahaDBT under "Special Component / Farm Pond Scheme".
- 2Computerized lottery issues pre-sanction letter.
- 3Farmer excavates pond using JCB/Poclain to standard dimensions (e.g., 30m x 30m x 3m).
- 4Agriculture assistant conducts geotagged measurement check.
- 5Subsidy credited to farmer’s bank account in two phases (excavation + HDPE plastic sheet laying).
Required Documents Checklist
7/12 land extract & 8A holding certificate
Aadhaar card linked to bank account
Self-declaration of site feasibility
Bank passbook copy
Direct Application Link
MahaDBT Farmer Portal (Government of Maharashtra)
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 022-49150800
Top Farmer Benefits
- Creates emergency protective irrigation for 2 to 3 drought-stress cycles, rescuing crops from total withering.
- Plastic lining prevents 100% water percolation loss in porous soils.
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Frequently asked questions
₹50,000 direct subsidy for farm pond excavation + ₹75,000 subsidy for plastic lining film (500 micron HDPE sheet). Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive ₹50,000 excavation grant + ₹75,000 plastic film subsidy, while women and SC/ST farmers receive Priority sanctioning for women landholders. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹1,25,000 total financial assistance.
Applicants must submit: 7/12 land extract & 8A holding certificate, Aadhaar card linked to bank account, Self-declaration of site feasibility, Bank passbook copy. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through MahaDBT Farmer Portal (Government of Maharashtra) (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: Farmer must own minimum 0.60 hectares (1.5 acres) of land.; Must have adequate catchment area on farm for rainwater runoff collection.; Must not have received farm pond subsidy in the past..