Krishi Bhagya (farm ponds for rainfed farmers)
Shown as running by: Krishi Bhagya implementation guidelines 2026-27 (Karnataka) (8 May 2026, 1. ಪೀಠಿಕೆ (introduction) — 2026-27 budget ₹100.00 crore under head 2401-00-102-0-27)
A package for rainfed farming: farm pond, polythene lining, fencing, a pump set to lift water and field bunds, with 80% subsidy (90% for SC/ST farmers) on most items.
- Lead benefit
- 90%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 6each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 5kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
80% of the approved cost of a farm pond (90% for SC/ST), by pond size and soil type.
What the document says, word for word
Ponds of 15×15×3 m and larger need at least 1 acre of cultivated land in one survey number; a farmer with 0.5 acre may build 10×10×3 or 12×12×3 m (12×12×3 m in black soil) if the catchment is at least 1 acre (3.2, 3.4). Farmers who already got a farm pond under Krishi Bhagya or any other scheme are not eligible (3.2). Printed government shares are rounded; we floor to the rupee.
“ನೀರು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣಾ ರಚನೆ (ಕೃಷಿ ಹೊಂಡ) — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ 80, ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ ಪ.ಪಂಗಡ 90”80% of the cost of polythene lining for the farm pond, up to ₹70,000.
What the document says, word for word
For farmers who are not SC/ST. Lining is compulsory for ponds in red soil; in deep black soil and in the hilly and coastal zones (9 and 10) it is optional, given as the farmer needs (4.3, 4.3.1). An approved agency lays the HDPE lining and, after a GPS-photo inspection, the subsidy is paid to that agency (4.3).
“ನೀರು ಇಂಗದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯಲು ಪಾಲಿಥೀನ್ ಹೊದಿಕೆ (ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಗರಿಷ್ಠ-ರೂ.70,000 ಹಾಗೂ ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ಪ.ಪಂಗಡಕ್ಕೆ ಗರಿಷ್ಠ-ರೂ.80,000 ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ 80”90% of the cost of polythene lining for the farm pond, up to ₹80,000, for SC/ST farmers.
What the document says, word for word
Lining is compulsory for ponds in red soil; in deep black soil and in the hilly and coastal zones (9 and 10) it is optional, given as the farmer needs (4.3, 4.3.1). An approved agency lays the HDPE lining and, after a GPS-photo inspection, the subsidy is paid to that agency (4.3).
“ನೀರು ಇಂಗದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯಲು ಪಾಲಿಥೀನ್ ಹೊದಿಕೆ (ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಗರಿಷ್ಠ-ರೂ.70,000 ಹಾಗೂ ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ಪ.ಪಂಗಡಕ್ಕೆ ಗರಿಷ್ಠ-ರೂ.80,000 ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ ಪ.ಪಂಗಡ 90”40% of the cost of a GI wire fence around the farm pond (50% for SC/ST).
What the document says, word for word
“ಕೃಷಿ ಹೊಂಡದ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ ತಂತಿ ಬೇಲಿ (GI Wire Fencing) — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ 40, ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ ಪ.ಪಂಗಡ 50”80% of the cost of a diesel, petrol or solar pump set of up to 10 HP to lift water from the pond (90% for SC/ST).
What the document says, word for word
If you already have a pump set, or can get one from another scheme (SMAM, state farm mechanisation, PM-KUSUM, horticulture), it is counted as existing and not paid again here (Special notes under the table).
“ಹೊಂಡದಿಂದ ನೀರು ಎತ್ತಲು ಡೀಸೆಲ್ / ಪೆಟ್ರೋಲ್/ಸೋಲಾರ್ ಪಂಪ್ ಸೆಟ್ (upto 10 HP) (ಷರಾ: ಸೋಲಾರ್ ಪಂಪ್‌ಸೆಟ್ ಅಳವಡಿಸಿದ ಫಲಾನುಭವಿಗಳಿಗೆ ರೂ.30,000/- ಗಳ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಧನ ನೀಡುವುದು) — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ 80, ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ ಪ.ಪಂಗಡ 90”80% of the cost of field bunds (90% for SC/ST).
What the document says, word for word
If bunds can be built under MGNREGA or watershed (PMKSY-WDC 2.0), they are taken from there first (Special notes under the table).
“ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಬದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ — ಸಹಾಯಧನ (%): ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ 80, ಪ.ಜಾತಿ/ ಪ.ಪಂಗಡ 90”How much can I claim?
Enter pond size (m) and soil to see the figure.
Ponds of 15×15×3 m and larger need at least 1 acre of cultivated land in one survey number; a farmer with 0.5 acre may build 10×10×3 or 12×12×3 m (12×12×3 m in black soil) if the catchment is at least 1 acre (3.2, 3.4). Farmers who already got a farm pond under Krishi Bhagya or any other scheme are not eligible (3.2). Printed government shares are rounded; we floor to the rupee.
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
Papers you need
- The prescribed application form (Namune-1) with the documents it asks for (3.3)
How to apply
- Fill in the prescribed application form and submit it with the documents at your Raitha Samparka Kendra; it is entered on K-KISAN (3.3).
- Applications are taken up by seniority; if there are more than the target, a district committee picks by lottery (3.2).
- An agriculture officer inspects your field within 7 days and fixes the pond size with you; then a work order is issued (3.4, 3.5).
- Build the pond within 15–30 days of the work order, or your application is set aside for the next eligible farmer (3.2).
- After the post-inspection with GPS photos, the subsidy is paid by DBT (3.5).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.