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Sinchai Nischay Yojana, a social welfare scheme introduced by the Bihar government, aims to provide assistance to those planning to build wells on private or community land as well as ponds and farm ponds on private land. The state government plans to build 249 structures in the FY 2024-25, with online applications open until July 19.

Under this scheme, grants will be provided to those building ponds and wells, with benefits available in four categories: community irrigation wells, private irrigation wells, water storage ponds and farm ponds. The cost per unit is Rs 5,63,300 for community irrigation wells, Rs 3,82,200 for private irrigation wells, Rs 2,73,700 for water harvesting ponds and Rs 1,06,080 for farm ponds.

Sinchai Nischay Yojana Eligibility Criteria 

For private land, an irrigation well of 10 feet in diametre and 30 feet in depth will be constructed, while for community or government land, the well will be 15 feet in diameter and 30 feet deep. Water storage ponds on private land should be 150 feet long, 100 feet wide and eight feet deep, whereas farm ponds should be 100 feet long, 66 feet wide and 10 feet deep.

Residents of Banka, Munger, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Patna, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, and Buxar can take advantage of this scheme in this phase.

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Sinchai Nischay Yojana Subsidy Structure  

The subsidy structure is as follows: 80 per cent subsidy for irrigation wells on private land, 100 per cent subsidy for wells on community land and 100 per cent subsidy for wells on private land. Additionally, 90 per cent subsidy will be provided for water storage ponds and farm ponds on private land. Payments will be made based on the measurement of the work.

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Sinchai Nischay Yojana Application Process

To apply, visit the Agriculture Department's website at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in and use your 13-digit DBT registration number to log in and then complete the application process. For specific information, contact the Deputy Director (Agriculture) Land Conservation or the Assistant Director (Crops) Land Conservation of your district.