Borewell Subsidy Scheme 2025: Apply for ₹4.25 Lakh Assistance under Ganga Kalyana Yojana

Access to reliable irrigation is one of the biggest challenges for small and marginal farmers in Karnataka. Without a steady supply of water, farmers often face crop losses, reduced productivity, and unstable income. To address this challenge, the Department of Social Welfare has introduced the Borewell Ganga Kalyana Borewell Subsidy Scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible farmers for drilling borewells and installing pump sets.

This scheme is designed specifically to support economically weaker sections of farmers who belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other backward communities. By ensuring irrigation facilities, the scheme aims to improve agricultural productivity and enable farmers to diversify into horticulture, floriculture, and other income-generating crops.

In this article, we provide a detailed guide about the Borewell Subsidy Scheme 2025—covering subsidy amount, eligibility, required documents, application procedure, and deadlines.

Objectives of the Borewell Subsidy Scheme

The primary objectives of the Ganga Kalyana Yojana are:

• To provide permanent irrigation facilities for small and marginal farmers.
• To enable farmers to drill borewells at subsidized costs.
• To supply pump sets and ensure electrification for running borewell motors.
• To reduce dependency on rainwater and ensure round-the-year cultivation.
• To encourage farmers to take up cash crops, horticulture, and allied activities to increase income.

By providing up to ₹4.25 lakh subsidy, the scheme removes the financial burden of borewell installation, which is otherwise unaffordable for weaker sections.

Subsidy Details under Ganga Kalyana Yojana

The subsidy amount differs based on the location of the farmer’s land and groundwater availability.

• Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Tumakuru, and Ramanagara districts
  • Unit cost: ₹4.75 lakh
  • Subsidy: ₹4.25 lakh
  • Loan portion: ₹50,000
• Other districts in Karnataka
  • Unit cost: ₹3.75 lakh
  • Subsidy: ₹3.25 lakh
  • Loan portion: ₹50,000

Additionally, electrification of borewells is supported with ₹75,000 per unit, which is released directly to the concerned ESCOM (Electricity Supply Company).

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Borewell Subsidy Scheme, farmers must meet the following conditions:

1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
2. Only farmers belonging to categories under Social Welfare Corporations (SC/ST/OBC/Minorities) can apply.
3. Farmers who have already received subsidy under this scheme in previous years are not eligible.
4. Applicant must be a small or marginal farmer owning between 1.20 acres and 5 acres of land.
5. Applicant must be at least 21 years old. (There is no upper age limit.)
6. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed:
   • ₹1.5 lakh for rural households
   • ₹2.0 lakh for urban households
7. No member of the applicant’s family should be employed in any government or semi-government organization.
8. The applicant must not already have irrigation facilities.
9. In the case of differently-abled farmers, a valid disability certificate issued by the District Disabled Welfare Officer must be provided.

Required Documents

When applying online, the following documents are mandatory:

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Voter ID
• Caste & Income Certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph
• RTC/Pahani (land ownership certificate)
• Small/Marginal farmer certificate
• Self-declaration that subsidy has not been availed earlier
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Application Procedure

Farmers can apply through Seva Sindhu Portal or by visiting the nearest Grama One/Karnataka One centers.

Step-by-Step Online Application:

1. Visit Seva Sindhu Portal – Go to the official portal and search for “Ganga Kalyana Yojana Application”.
2. Select the Service – Under the list of available services, click on “Apply Online for Borewell Subsidy”.
3. Login/Register – Enter your User ID and Password, or create a new account if you are a first-time user.
4. Fill Application Form – Provide personal details, land information, income details, and upload the required documents.
5. Submit Application – After verifying details, click on the Submit button. An acknowledgment slip will be generated for future reference.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for Borewell Subsidy under Ganga Kalyana Yojana is 10th September 2025. Farmers are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid technical delays.

Helpline & Contact Information

• Helpline Number: 9482300400
• Official Website: Seva Sindhu Portal

Benefits of the Borewell Subsidy Scheme

• Ensures permanent irrigation for rain-dependent farmers.
• Reduces crop failure and increases yield.
• Enables crop diversification and horticulture.
• Reduces migration of farmers seeking alternate jobs.
• Empowers marginalized communities with financial support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is eligible to apply for this subsidy?
Only small and marginal farmers belonging to SC/ST and other backward categories with limited landholding and income are eligible.

2. Can a farmer who already has a borewell apply again?
No. Farmers with existing irrigation facilities are not eligible.

3. Is there an age limit for applicants?
Yes. The applicant must be at least 21 years old, but there is no upper age limit.

4. How much subsidy will a farmer get?
The subsidy amount is either ₹3.25 lakh or ₹4.25 lakh, depending on the district.

5. What if groundwater levels are very low in my area?
In districts with critical groundwater levels, the unit cost is revised to ₹4.75 lakh, with a higher subsidy of ₹4.25 lakh.

6. How to track the application status?
Farmers can log in to the Seva Sindhu Portal using their registered ID and check the status of their application.

Application

Conclusion

The Borewell Subsidy Scheme 2025 (Ganga Kalyana Yojana) is a life-changing opportunity for small and marginal farmers in Karnataka. With financial support up to ₹4.25 lakh, farmers can drill borewells, install pumps, and ensure irrigation for their fields. This scheme not only boosts agricultural productivity but also strengthens rural livelihoods.

Farmers who meet the eligibility criteria must apply online before 10th September 2025 to benefit from this initiative.