YSR Jala Kala Scheme

Introduction

• YSR Jala Kala Scheme is one of the flagship scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government for the welfare of the Farmers.
• It is also called "YSR Jala Kala - Free Borewells Programme".
• It was started on 28th of September 2020.
• Department of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development of Andhra Pradesh Government is the nodal department of this scheme.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme is one of the 9 programme under "NAVARATNALU" of Andhra Pradesh Government.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to solve the problem of water scarcity for agriculture and irrigation.
• Under YSR Jala Kala Scheme Government of Andhra Pradesh will provide the facility of free of cost drilling of borings and tubewells.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme also covers the Cost of Pump Sets, Cost of Installation Accessories, and the Cost of Energization of Drilled Borewells or Tubewells.
• All the Farmers of Andhra Pradesh are eligible to avail the benefit of YSR Jala Kala Scheme.
• Minimum 2.5 Acre of Land is required to apply under YSR Jala Kala Scheme.
• If an indinidual farmer does not have 2.5 acres of land, then a group of farmers can also apply under this scheme.
• Eligible Farmers of Andhra Pradesh will apply under YSR Jala Kala Scheme through following mentioned ways :-
  • Online through YSR Jala Kala Scheme Portal.
  • Offline through YSR Jala Kala Scheme Application Form.

Eligibility Conditions

• Farmers of Andhra Pradesh.
• Farmer should have Land Ownership of 2.5 acre.
• Farmers having Failed Borewell or Tubewell.
• Farmer should not have any Existing Borewell or Tubewell.

Ineligibility Conditions

• Central Government Employees.
• State Government Employees.
• Retired Government Employees.
• Farmer having Existing Borewell or Tubewell.
• Farmer's Land Located in Over Exploited Villages.

Benefits

• Free of Cost Drilling of Borewells or Tubewells.
• Free of Cost Motor Pump Sets.
• Free of Cost Installation Accessories.
• Free of Cost Energization of Drilled Borewells or Tubewells.

Documents Required

• Aadhar Card.
• Pattedar Passbook.
• Passport Size Photo.
• Mobile Number.
• Caste Certificate. (If Applicable).
• Any Proof of Residence :-
  • Domicile of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Ration Card.
  • Voter ID Card.
  • Passport.
  • Driving License.

How to Apply

Features of the Scheme

• Farmers having non functional borewell or tubewell is also eligible to apply under YSR Jala Kala Scheme.
• Only one borewell per family will sanctioned.
• In case of borewell failed, second borewell will be drilled on some other place on the same piece of land.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme also covers the cost of below mentioned installation accessories :-
  • HDPE Pipe.
  • Flat Electric Cable.
  • Panel Board.
• Priority will be given to the farmers belonging to the following category :-
  • Schedule Caste.
  • Schedule Tribe.
  • Women Farmers.
• Serving or Retired employees of Central/State Government are not eligible under YSR Jala Kala Scheme.
• Farmers land located in the List of Over Water Exploited Villages are not eligible to avail the benefit under YSR Jala Kala Scheme.

Important Forms

• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Application Form.

Important Links

• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Portal.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Application Status.
• Department of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Guidelines.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Over Exploited Villages List.

Contact Details

• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Toll Free Helpline Number :- 1902.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Helpline Number :- 09121296053.
• YSR Jala Kala Scheme Helpdesk Email :- ysrjalakala.crd@gmail.com.
• Department of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development Helpdesk Email :- spmucprre-ap@nic.in.