Introduction The NTR Jala Siri Scheme is a rural development initiative associated with the state's Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department. It supports eligible farmers by facilitating borewell drilling on suitable agricultural land. Certain eligible small and marginal farmers may also receive pump-set and electricity-related support under the applicable provisions. The programme has been implemented in phases, with earlier provisions covering solar or energy-efficient pump sets for selected successful borewells. Government planning documents for 2025–26 mention the combined NTR Jala Siri/ Jala Kala programme, including targets for borewell drilling and pump-set distribution. These targets represent planned activities and do not confirm actual delivery or current application availability. Farmers should check groundwater feasibility, land eligibility and the availability of the scheme with their village secretariat before applying. The published information identifies the village secretariat as the primary point for application-related enquiries. Benefits Facilitates free borewell drilling for eligible farmers, subject to technical feasibility and approval. Provides pump-set installation and energisation support to eligible small and marginal farmers under applicable provisions. Includes solar or energy-efficient pump-set support under documented programme provisions. Helps improve irrigation access for agricultural land without a dependable water source. May reduce reliance on conventional electricity connections where eligible solar pump facilities are available. Government planning for 2025–26 included a target of drilling 6,667 borewells across 162 rural Assembly constituencies. The same planning document included a target of supplying 10,000 pump sets with accessories to eligible small and marginal farmers. Eligibility The applicant must be a farmer in Andhra Pradesh. The published eligibility description specifies a landholding of at least 2.5 acres and up to 10 acres. Farmers without 2.5 acres of contiguous land may apply as a group if their combined contiguous holding meets the minimum requirement. Only one borewell is permitted per family under the stated conditions. Applicants should not already have a functional borewell or tube well on the land. Land containing an abandoned borewell or tube well may qualify under the published conditions. Farmers holding eligible Rights of Forest (RoFR) land in tribal areas are included in the stated eligibility provisions. Small and marginal farmers may qualify for pump-set installation and energisation support, subject to applicable rules. Land in submergence areas and lanka lands is excluded under the stated conditions. Borewell drilling is not permitted in revenue villages notified by the government as over-exploited areas. Final eligibility depends on the current scheme guidelines, land verification and groundwater survey. Note: The above conditions are based on the supplied scheme description. Confirm the current eligibility rules with the village secretariat or the concerned District Water Management Agency before submitting an application. Documents Aadhaar card or another identity document accepted by the implementing authority. Land ownership records or proof of agricultural landholding. Land survey number and details of the proposed borewell site. Relevant land and eligibility certificates, where required. Rights of Forest (RoFR) land documents for eligible tribal-area applicants. Bank account details, if requested for the applicable benefit. Any additional documents specified by the village secretariat or District Water Management Agency. The supplied information does not establish a complete, currently verified document checklist. Applicants should obtain the mandatory list from the local implementing authority before filing their application. Process to Apply Visit your village secretariat and enquire whether applications under the NTR Jala Siri Scheme are currently being accepted. Obtain the prescribed application form and instructions, if the application window is open. Enter the required personal details, agricultural land information and proposed borewell location. Attach the land records, identity proof and other documents requested by the authority. Submit the completed form at the designated office and collect an acknowledgement or reference number, if provided. The Village Revenue Officer verifies the applicant's details and eligibility. Eligible applications are forwarded to the Assistant Project Director of the District Water Management Agency. The concerned drilling agency conducts a groundwater survey and reports the findings to the implementing authority. An estimate is prepared and submitted for administrative approval through the prescribed departmental process. After the required approval, the drilling agency undertakes the sanctioned work. The completed work is measured and inspected by the designated technical and departmental officials. Payment for approved work is processed through the applicable government financial system. Online application: The supplied information does not confirm a currently functioning online application facility. The scheme's portal has been reported as inaccessible for application forms. Contact the village secretariat to confirm the latest application procedure instead of relying on an unavailable online form. Important Links and Contact NTR Jala Siri Portal: Visit Portal Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development: Official Website Scheme Mobile App: View on Google Play Previous Phase II Notice: View Notice Mobile App Information: View Details Application Mode: Offline through the village secretariat, according to the supplied information. Nodal Agency: Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Local Enquiries: Contact the nearest village secretariat for application forms, eligibility verification and current scheme status. Helpline: The supplied information does not provide a verified dedicated scheme helpline number. FAQs Q1. What is the Andhra Pradesh NTR Jala Siri Scheme?It is a programme intended to improve irrigation access through borewell drilling and eligible pump-set support. Q2. Who can apply for NTR Jala Siri?Eligible farmers in Andhra Pradesh who meet the prescribed land and groundwater conditions may apply. Q3. Is borewell drilling free under the scheme?The published scheme description provides for free borewell drilling for eligible applicants, subject to approval and technical feasibility. Q4. What is the minimum land requirement?The supplied eligibility description specifies at least 2.5 acres, including qualifying group applications for contiguous land. Q5. Can farmers with an existing borewell apply?The stated conditions exclude applicants with a working borewell or tube well, but allow certain cases involving abandoned borewells. Q6. Are solar pump sets available?Solar or energy-efficient pump-set support appears in the programme's documented provisions, but current availability must be confirmed locally. Q7. Which documents are required?Applicants may need identity proof, land records, survey details and other documents specified by the implementing authority. Q8. How can farmers apply?Visit the village secretariat to obtain the current application instructions and submit the required documents. Q9. Is online registration currently available?The supplied information does not confirm a functioning online application facility. Check with the village secretariat before applying. Q10. Where can applicants get scheme updates?Contact the nearest village secretariat or consult the Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development website.