Schemes Details

Objective

To reduce seepage losses from farm ponds and enhance water storage capacity, ensuring efficient use of water for irrigation and promoting water conservation in agriculture.

Objective

To prevent water seepage in farm ponds by using HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane lining. To conserve water for longer duration during dry periods. To promote sustainable farming by ensuring availability of stored water. To increase crop productivity by ensuring assured irrigation.

Benefits

Saves 60–70% water by preventing seepage. Ensures availability of water year-round for irrigation. Helps in cultivating more crops or crop diversification. Reduces dependence on erratic rainfall or external water sources. Government provides 50% to 90% subsidy, depending on farmer category and state norms. Increased income and yield through better water management.

Eligibility

Any registered farmer (individual or group). The farmer must own or lease agricultural land. Should have a constructed farm pond or planning to construct one as per approved design. Must not have availed similar subsidy in the last 3–5 years (as per scheme rule). Priority given to: Small & marginal farmers Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes Women farmers Rainfed / drought-prone areas

Coverage Area

Gujarat(Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kutch, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad)

Application Method

hrough state agriculture portals (e.g., iKhedut Portal - Gujarat, other states have their own portals). Application is verified by agriculture officer and approved before implementation.

Application Form

https://g-talavadi.gujarat.gov.in/

Documents Required

Filled Application Form Aadhaar Card (ID proof) Land Records – 7/12, Khata, or Lease document Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque Passport-size Photo Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC) Income Certificate (if required) Farm Pond Photo (pre-installation) Quotation from Empanelled Vendor Declaration / Affidavit of not taking similar subsidy earlier

Information Source

https://g-talavadi.gujarat.gov.in/

Gender	Male,Female,Others
Age	18 to 100
Caste	General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class ,Economically Weaker Sections
Economic Status	APL,BPL,Both
Occupation	Farmer
Sector	Agriculture / horticulture
Income Criteria	Not Applicable
Citizen	Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen, All citizens