Million Wells Scheme (MWS)

iAbout This Scheme

The Million Wells Scheme, launched in 1988-89, provided free open wells to SC/ST and freed bonded labourers from BPL families for irrigation and drinking water. It was a sub-component of IRDP meant to supplement irrigation access for the most marginalised agricultural households. The scheme was merged into the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in 1999.

🎁Key Benefits

• Free construction of open dug wells for irrigation
• Coverage of SC/ST and freed bonded labourers
• Subsidiary to IRDP livelihood support
• Minor irrigation access for small and marginal farmers

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Scheme discontinued — historical archive only

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions