Saur Sujala Yojana: Benefits, Application Process & Key Features

The Saur Sujala Yojana is a program in Chhattisgarh that provides solar powered irrigation pumps to farmers. This scheme was started in 2016. Under this scheme, farmers are given solar powered irrigation pumps at a very low cost. This scheme is being implemented by Chhattisgarh state Renewable energy Department, [CREDA] under the Energy Department of the state Government. Agriculture department selects farmers. Under the scheme, the government  provides subsidy for solar powered pumps for irrigation to those whose village do not have electricity. This scheme is being run by the government .This scheme provides  financial help to the farmers in agriculture. This scheme has been started on 1 November 2016 with the aim of empowering  the farmers by providing them irrigation pumps at concessional rates.

Benefits of Saur Sujala Yojana:

• Chhattisgarh government started the Saur Sujala Yojana scheme in 2016. At the beginning of the government scheme ,the target was to provides 51 thousand solar pumps by march 2019. The Renewable Energy Department performed better than the target set in July 2018.
• Renewable Energy Department distributed 56 thousand pumps connection to farmers.
• In the middle of Saur Sujala Yojana, farmers have been able to double their income by planting crops. Earlier, farmers had only the help of rain to plant crops, now the benefit of Saur Sujala Yojana has been increased by two times.
• Due to schemes, the Economic condition of farmers started improving and household started earning some money.
• Under Saur Sujala Scheme, farmers are given subsidy for solar panels after completing the general document certificate.
• Use of solar pumps increases agricultural production in the state and helps in groundwater conservation and improvement.
• Under the scheme, two types of pumps are being given to the farmers, the first is 3hp pump for small farmers and the second is 5 hp pump which is for big farmers. CREDA also helps farmers in installation and maintenance of these pumps.
• The category wise details of the contribution amount payable by the beneficiary for the installation of solar pump under Saur Sujala Scheme are as follows.

What are the feature of  Saur Sujala Yojana ?

• Farmers can get solar-powered pumps from the government. Solar energy is a cost-effective and clean, renewable energy source.
• The state government provides subsidy to farmers to install solar-powered pumps. The scheme is easily available and affordable for farmers in rural areas who might not have reliable power sources.
• By promoting the use of solar energy, the scheme aims to reduce the environmental impact of farming, especially the use of electricity and fossil fuels.
• Solar pumps have lower operating costs than diesel or electric pumps. They reduce dependency on conventional power grids.
• Scheme also promotes the use of renewable sources in agriculture, which also works best with the government’s goals of sustainable and green energy initiatives

What is the eligibility criteria of Solar Sujala Scheme?

• The age of the beneficiary candidate should be 18 years or more.
• Such farmers who are poor and cannot buy solar pumps can apply for this.
• If you have two hectares of land then you can apply for the scheme.
• The benefit of the scheme will be given only to the citizens of Chhattisgarh.
• Application process
• The first applicants have to open the official Website.
• In the next window select the scheme name.
• Fill out the required details.
• Provide the bank details and Submit.

What are the required documents?

• Agricultural land documents
• Proof of address
• Aadhar card
• Photocopy of caste certificate
• Work site map
• Amount of processing fee
• Applicant’s photograph

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