Magel Tyala Shettale

The farmers of Maharashtra especially in the rain-fed regions are often the victims of the unseasonal rainfalls. The government introduced a drought mitigation measure of constructing ‘farm ponds’ for rainwater harvesting. But the cost of erection is an additional burden on the farmers. The Government of Maharashtra launched the scheme Magel Tyala Shettale inviting the farmers to build farm ponds on their lands with the financial support offered by the Government.

Features of Magel Tyala Shettale

The scheme was implemented in phases where initially the assistance was directed towards 14 distressed districts. The scheme has been allocated Rs.204 crores for its implementation, and the benefit for 51,369 farm ponds has been directly transferred to the bank account of the farmer. Under this scheme, the farmer is provided with the assistance of Rs.50,000 or a subsidy of 70 to 75% of the cost of pond whichever is less. The government has also announced a subsidy for the plastic sheet spread at the bottom of the shettale (farm pond).

Terms and Conditions For Shettale (Farm Pond)

It is mandatory to complete all works of farm pond within three months from the date of approval.
Applicant should own a bank account in any nationalised bank and must submit the photocopy of his account details of the account
Any advance payment will not be issued.
Applicant farmer will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the farm pond.
Farm pond should contain an inlet and outlet facility.

Shettale Plastic sheet

The bottom of the pond is covered using a plastic sheet to avoid water seeping into the ground except in the case of rearing fresh water fish in the pond. The largest size of the plastic tarpal covering the area should be 30 meter X 30 meter X 3 meter in which the 3 metre is the surrounding height of the pond, the sheet covers. The lowest area of coverage is 15 * 15 * 3 meters. The size within the specified limit differs from district to district. The cost of plastic sheet for shettale varies from Rs 50 to Rs 100 per square feet.

Eligibility Criteria

The demand for the farm pond can be made on satisfying the following conditions of eligibility.
Any small or marginal farmers being a resident of Maharashtra are eligible.
The scheme allows an individual farmer or a group of farmers to make a common pond.
Farmers should possess at least 0.6-hectare agricultural land. There is no maximum limit.
The location and the size of the shettale should be as per prescribed by the government and must be approved by the agricultural department.
The beneficiary should be technically eligible, i.e., the farmer should explain and comply with all technical norms to fill the water in the shettale.
An applicant who is already in receipt of the benefit of farm pond scheme is not eligible.
Priority is given for the farmers under the banner Below Poverty Line and an inheritor of a person who committed suicide.

Documents Required

The following documents should be attached along with the properly filled application form.

8- A sample ( Applicant farmers total land holding as per 8-A)
7/12 extract
Caste certificate
Rs.100 stamp for group farmers only
Nomination certificate of the suicidal farmers family member (If Applicable)
Below poverty line certificate
Adhar Card( If having)

Application Procedure

Online Process:

Step 1: The eligible and interested applicants can visit the official website to apply online. Step 2: Click Magel Tyala Shettale link that appears on the home page. magel tyala shattale official website

Magel Tyala Shettale official website Step 3: The login page for the online application appears. Enter the login id and password to enter the portal if already a registered user or click new user for registration. magel tyala shattale application log in

Magel Tyala Shettale application log in Step 4: Register by filling out required details after which the user id and the password for entering the portal will be generated. magel tyala shattale new registration

Magel Tyala Shettale new registration Step 5: Enter the portal using the login id and password. The application form appears. Furnish appropriate details. Upload scanned copies of the prescribed documents. Step 6: Click Submit after checking the details provided. Print the application for future reference.

Track Application Status:

The status of the application made can be tracked clicking this link

'Track Application'. Select the plan from the drop-down list, enter the application number and click search button. magel tyala shattale track application

Magel Tyala Shettale track application

Offline Process:

The applicant can also approach the Agricultural Officer of the respective district or town who is appointed by the Agricultural Department of the Government of Maharashtra or can also inquire in the nearest panchayat, taluk office to apply offline for this scheme. The copy of the application form is provided below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Magel Tyala Shettale Scheme.

The Magel Tyala Shettale is a scheme launched by the Government of Maharashtra to provide financial assistance to farmers for constructing farm ponds on their lands. The scheme aims to help farmers, especially those in rain-fed regions, to harvest rainwater and mitigate the effects of drought.

Any small or marginal farmer residing in Maharashtra is eligible for the scheme. Farmers should possess at least 0.6 hectares of agricultural land. Priority is given to farmers below the poverty line and families of farmers who committed suicide.

Under the Magel Tyala Shettale scheme, the farmer is provided with assistance of Rs. 50,000 or a subsidy of 70 to 75% of the cost of the farm pond, whichever is less. The government also offers a subsidy for the plastic sheet used to line the bottom of the pond.

It is mandatory to complete all works of the farm pond within three months from the date of approval. The farmer must have a bank account in a nationalized bank and submit a copy of the account details. The farm pond should have an inlet and outlet facility.

Farmers can apply for the scheme online through the official website or offline by approaching the Agricultural Officer or the nearest panchayat or taluk office. They need to submit the required documents, including land records, caste certificate, and proof of eligibility.

The required documents include 8-A (land records), 7/12 extract, caste certificate, stamp paper for group farmers, nomination certificate for suicidal farmers' families (if applicable), below poverty line certificate, and Aadhaar card (if available).

The bottom of the farm pond is covered with a plastic sheet to prevent water from seeping into the ground. However, if the pond is intended for rearing freshwater fish, the plastic sheet is not used.

The size of the plastic sheet can range from a minimum of 15 meters x 15 meters x 3 meters (for the surrounding height) to a maximum of 30 meters x 30 meters x 3 meters. The specific size may vary according to the district's guidelines.

You can track the status of your application by visiting the official website and clicking on the "Track Application" link. Select the plan from the drop-down list, enter your application number, and click the search button.

Yes, it is mandatory to complete all works related to the construction of the farm pond within three months from the date of approval under the Magel Tyala Shettale scheme.