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Integrated Scheme for Spices - Rainwater Harvesting & Irrigation Scheme
Application Start Date
01 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Mar 2027
Scheme Overview & Benefits
Implemented by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to assist spice growers in establishing assured water supply and climate resilience. The scheme promotes rainwater harvesting structures and water storage facilities to enhance the productivity and export quality of spices. Key Benefits & Subsidies:
Rainwater Harvesting Farm Ponds / Tanks: 33.33% to 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹35,000 to ₹50,000 per structure depending on category and tank capacity) for constructing water storage structures.
Groundwater Recharging Units: Financial assistance for developing borewell recharge pits and farm catchment systems.
Irrigation Machinery Support: Financial subsidy on purchasing and installing irrigation pumpsets, gravity feeding systems, and micro-irrigation distribution pipelines.
Rainwater Harvesting Farm Ponds / Tanks: 33.33% to 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹35,000 to ₹50,000 per structure depending on category and tank capacity) for constructing water storage structures.
Groundwater Recharging Units: Financial assistance for developing borewell recharge pits and farm catchment systems.
Irrigation Machinery Support: Financial subsidy on purchasing and installing irrigation pumpsets, gravity feeding systems, and micro-irrigation distribution pipelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Farmers who own cultivable land dedicated to spice crops (Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Turmeric, or Black Pepper) or intend to cultivate commercial spices.
The land must possess feasible topography for rainwater harvesting or farm pond construction.
Must possess valid land title documents (7/12 extract or Land Possession Certificate).
Farmer or farm group must not have availed a subsidy for the same water harvesting structure within the last 3 financial years from other government schemes.
The land must possess feasible topography for rainwater harvesting or farm pond construction.
Must possess valid land title documents (7/12 extract or Land Possession Certificate).
Farmer or farm group must not have availed a subsidy for the same water harvesting structure within the last 3 financial years from other government schemes.
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Keep your 7/12 land records, Aadhaar, and bank passbook ready before beginning your submission.
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Quick Information
- State / Level: Central
- Administering Department: Agriculture Department
- Application Start Date: 01 Apr 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 Mar 2027
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