About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.
The scheme “Hand Pump” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Hand Pump Yojana (HPY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The scheme provides drinking water facilities through the installation of hand pumps in areas facing water scarcity.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a farmer, villager, village head, or public representative from Uttarakhand.
Papers to keep ready
Documents are required in accordance with the Mandi Committee/ Mandi Board.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Based on the demand of farmers, villagers, and village heads or public representatives, and on the proposal approved by the Mandi Committee from the Mandi Vikas Nidhi, as well as the consent granted by the Marketing Board from the Central Mandi Fund, the hand pump project/estimate is prepared by the respective branch and submitted to the Managing Director of the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board for administrative and financial approval.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Hand Pump scheme?
Villagers and farmers living in rural areas that require drinking water facilities are eligible.
Which areas are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers rural areas where there is a genuine need for drinking water facilities.
How is the demand for a hand pump identified?
The demand is identified through requests from farmers, villagers, and village heads or public representatives.
Who approves the proposal for a hand pump installation?
The Mandi Committee approves the proposal based on the Mandi Vikas Nidhi, and the Marketing Board gives consent from the Central Mandi Fund.
Who grants administrative and financial approval?
The Managing Director of the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board grants administrative and financial approval.
What is the funding source for the scheme?
Funding comes from the Mandi Vikas Nidhi and the Central Mandi Fund.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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