Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani)
"Water to every field" — 50–80% subsidy on private tube-well boring (₹600–₹960 per metre up to 70 m) and 2–5 HP motor pumps, targeting unirrigated farmland across Bihar.
Run by: Minor Water Resources Department (Laghu Jal Sansadhan Vibhag), Government of Bihar
- Boring cost (fixed)
- ₹1,200/metre
- General subsidy
- 50% (₹600/m, max ₹42,000)
- BC/EBC subsidy
- 70% (₹840/m, max ₹58,800)
- SC/ST subsidy
- 80% (₹960/m, max ₹67,200)
- Depth range
- 15–70 metres
- Motor pump
- 2–5 HP (separate subsidy)
Overview
The Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana is run by Bihar's Minor Water Resources Department under the banner "Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani" (water to every field). It provides subsidy for drilling a private tube well (4–6 inch diameter, 15–70 metres deep) and installing a 2–5 HP submersible or centrifugal motor pump on unirrigated agricultural land.
The government has fixed boring cost at ₹1,200 per metre. General-category farmers get 50% subsidy (₹600/m, max ₹42,000 for 70 m), BC/EBC farmers get 70% (₹840/m, max ₹58,800), and SC/ST farmers get 80% (₹960/m, max ₹67,200). Separate motor-pump subsidies range from ₹10,000 to ₹24,000 depending on HP and category.
The scheme targets technically suitable unirrigated areas identified through survey. Areas classified as "Over Exploited" or "Critical" by the Central Ground Water Board are excluded — the goal is to bring irrigation to water-safe but currently rainfed farmland, not to deepen extraction in stressed zones.
It is a one-time benefit: one boring and one pump per farmer. The subsidy is paid in two stages through Direct Benefit Transfer after field verification. Pipes must meet IS 12818:1992 (PVC) and pump motors must meet IS 8034:2018 (submersible).
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Boring subsidy: ₹600/m (General), ₹840/m (BC/EBC) or ₹960/m (SC/ST) for tube-well boring up to 70 m depth.
- Motor pump subsidy (General): ₹10,000 (2 HP), ₹12,500 (3 HP), ₹15,000 (5 HP).
- Motor pump subsidy (BC/EBC): ₹14,000 (2 HP), ₹17,500 (3 HP), ₹21,000 (5 HP).
- Motor pump subsidy (SC/ST): ₹16,000 (2 HP), ₹20,000 (3 HP), ₹24,000 (5 HP).
- Two-stage DBT payment to Aadhaar-linked bank account after field verification.
- Brings irrigation to currently rainfed farmland — transformative for Rabi and summer crop yields.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Farmer in Bihar with a minimum land holding of 0.40 acre (40 decimal)
- Land must be in a technically suitable unirrigated area (surveyed by the department)
- No existing boring at the same location
- No prior tube-well subsidy received under this or a similar scheme
- One boring and one pump per farmer (one-time benefit)
Not covered
- Areas classified as "Over Exploited" or "Critical" by the Central Ground Water Board
- Farmers who already have a tube well on the same land
- Land holding below 0.40 acre (40 decimal)
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership or possession certificate (dated after 1 January 2023)
- Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- Caste certificate (for BC/EBC/SC/ST applicants)
- Site photographs with GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- Self-declaration: no prior boring or subsidy on the same land
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Visit the official portal
Go to mwrd.bihar.gov.in/mnny and register with your mobile number and Aadhaar details.
- 2
Fill the online application
Enter personal details, land information, boring depth required and motor pump specs. Upload all documents in JPEG/PNG format.
- 3
Field verification
The department verifies that your land is in an eligible unirrigated zone, confirms site suitability and checks that no prior boring exists.
- 4
Boring and pump installation
After approval, get the boring done and motor pump installed as per approved specifications (IS 12818:1992 PVC pipes, IS 8034:2018 motors).
- 5
Subsidy release in two stages via DBT
Stage 1 subsidy is released after boring verification. Stage 2 after motor-pump installation is confirmed. Both go to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- For application status, verification delays or payment issues, contact the Minor Water Resources Department helpline at 0612-2215605 / 0612-2215606, or call the helpline 0612-2233333.
- For escalation, use Bihar Lok Shikayat portal at lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in or call 1800-345-6284 (toll-free).
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does a general-category farmer get?
50% of the boring cost at ₹600/metre — up to ₹42,000 for a 70 m bore. Plus ₹10,000–₹15,000 for a 2–5 HP motor pump.
What is the SC/ST subsidy?
80% at ₹960/metre — up to ₹67,200 for a 70 m bore. Motor pump subsidy: ₹16,000 (2 HP) to ₹24,000 (5 HP).
What is the minimum land needed?
0.40 acre (40 decimal). The land must be in a surveyed unirrigated area.
Are groundwater-stressed areas covered?
No. Areas classified as "Over Exploited" or "Critical" by the Central Ground Water Board are excluded.
Can I apply more than once?
No. It is a one-time benefit — one boring and one pump per farmer per landholding.
Where do I apply?
Online at mwrd.bihar.gov.in/mnny. Register, fill the form, upload documents and submit.
How is the subsidy paid?
In two stages through DBT — first after boring verification, then after motor-pump installation — both to your Aadhaar-linked account.
Facts checked against mwrd.bihar.gov.in on 30 September 2026. editorial policy.