In many parts of the country, farmers face water scarcity for irrigation. Several districts in Madhya Pradesh are also affected by this issue. To address the problem, the state government is implementing the Balram Talab Yojana, which allows farmers to construct ponds on a government subsidy to ensure consistent irrigation for their fields.
Under this scheme, farmers can build ponds at their own expense and receive a subsidy of ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 from the government. The scheme, which began in 2007, aims to construct 6,144 ponds in the year 2024-25. For this initiative, the government has allocated ₹5,308.34 lakh in subsidies for pond construction.
To benefit from this scheme, farmers can apply through their area’s Rural Agriculture Extension Officer. Upon application, the farmer will be registered, and the pond construction process will begin after receiving technical approval from the District Agriculture Deputy Director and administrative approval from the District Panchayat. It’s important to note that the subsidy is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Source: Kisan Tak
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