Water Resources - NABARD Unit Costs for Tamil Nadu 2026-27
55 activities · Tamil Nadu · 2026-27
Water Resources Unit Costs in Tamil Nadu (2026-27)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dug well in Hard stiff clay, gravel, stoney earth etc. | per unit | ₹6,85,000 | ₹5,99,375 | |
| Dug well in Hard stiff clay, gravel, stoney earth etc. | per unit | ₹8,20,000 | ₹7,17,500 | |
| Dug well in Hard stiff clay, gravel, stoney earth etc. | per unit | ₹7,50,000 | ₹6,56,250 | |
| Borewell in hard rock | per unit | ₹1,19,000 | ₹1,04,125 | |
| Tube well in Alluvium formations | per unit | ₹5,95,000 | ₹5,20,625 | |
| 1.5 HP | per unit | ₹19,249 | ₹16,843 | |
| 25.5 HP | per unit | ₹73,600 | ₹64,400 | |
| 30 HP | per unit | ₹1,08,823 | ₹95,220 | |
| 12.5 HP | per unit | ₹56,251 | ₹49,220 | |
| 15 HP | per unit | ₹60,608 | ₹53,032 |
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 HP | per unit | ₹2,19,000 | ₹1,91,625 | |
| Mango/Chiku/Tamarind | per unit | ₹60,000 | ₹52,500 | NHM40–50% |
| Coconut | per unit | ₹75,000 | ₹65,625 | NHM40–50% |
| Guava, Lemon, Orange, Mosambi, Cashew | per unit | ₹75,000 | ₹65,625 | NHM40–50% |
| Papaya, Arecanut, Custard Apple, Pome- granate, Drumstick | per unit | ₹90,000 | ₹78,750 | NHM40–50% |
| Grape | per unit | ₹90,000 | ₹78,750 | |
| Banana | per unit | ₹90,000 | ₹78,750 | NHM40–50% |
| Sugarcane | per unit | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,05,000 | |
| 5 HP AC (4800 Wp) | per unit | ₹3,00,564 | ₹2,62,994 | |
| 5 HP DC (4800 Wp) | per unit | ₹3,00,564 | ₹2,62,994 | |
| 7.5 HP AC (6750 Wp) | per unit | ₹4,23,077 | ₹3,70,192 | |
| 7.5 HP DC (6750 Wp) | per unit | ₹4,23,077 | ₹3,70,192 | |
| 10 HP AC (9000 Wp) | per unit | ₹5,18,038 | ₹4,53,283 | |
| 10 HP DC (9000 Wp) | per unit | ₹5,18,038 | ₹4,53,283 | |
| 12.5 HP AC (11250 Wp) | per unit | ₹6,50,678 | ₹5,69,343 | |
| 12.5 HP DC (11250 Wp) | per unit | ₹6,50,678 | ₹5,69,343 | |
| 15HP AC (13500 Wp) | per unit | ₹7,83,862 | ₹6,85,879 | |
| 15HP DC (13500 Wp) | per unit | ₹7,83,862 | ₹6,85,879 | |
| 3 HP AC (2700 Wp) | per unit | ₹2,06,257 | ₹1,80,475 | |
| 3 HP DC (2700 Wp) | per unit | ₹2,06,257 | ₹1,80,475 | |
| 5 HP AC (4800 Wp) | per unit | ₹2,98,931 | ₹2,61,565 | |
| 5 HP DC (4800 Wp) | per unit | ₹2,98,931 | ₹2,61,565 | |
| 7.5 HP AC (6750 Wp) | per unit | ₹4,20,246 | ₹3,67,715 | |
| 7.5 HP DC (6750 Wp) | per unit | ₹4,20,246 | ₹3,67,715 | |
| Electricity & water | per unit | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | |
| Electricity & water | per unit | ₹13,500 | ₹11,813 | |
| Cost of shed including feeder & waterer - Con- ventional shed - mud floor with pen and run area - Adult | per unit | ₹3,77,700 | ₹3,30,488 | |
| Cost of shed including feeder & waterer - Con- ventional shed - mud floor with pen and run area - young ones | per unit | ₹4,64,400 | ₹4,06,350 | |
| Cost of shed including feeder & waterer - Hi tech - slatted floor - Adult | per unit | ₹7,55,400 | ₹6,60,975 | |
| Cost of shed including feeder & waterer - Hi tech - slatted floor - young ones | per unit | ₹9,28,800 | ₹8,12,700 | |
| Cost of equipment (feeder & waterer) | per unit | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | |
| Waterer cost | per unit | ₹19,500 | ₹17,063 | |
| Electricity & water | per unit | ₹30,000 | ₹26,250 | |
| Cost of equipment (Feeder, waterer, brooder) at approx. ₹10/bird | per unit | ₹5,000 | ₹4,375 | |
| Electricity & water | per unit | ₹5,000 | ₹4,375 | |
| Installation of drip irrigation system | per unit | ₹65,000 | ₹56,875 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Irrigation and general maintenance | per unit | ₹90,000 | ₹78,750 | |
| Irrigation and maintenance | per unit | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,18,125 | |
| Water Pumps 7.5 HP | per unit | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | |
| Repairing and renovation of electrical and water supply | per unit | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | |
| Water supply items | per unit | ₹25,000 | ₹21,875 | |
| Water treatment equipment | per unit | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | |
| Setup of Tarpaulin/Fibre tanks (15,000 Litres capacity, 7 No’s, 4 metre diameter, 1.5 meter height,1.20 m water depth) | per unit | ₹1,82,000 | ₹1,59,250 | |
| Water supply borewell(3HP) | per unit | ₹1,00,000 | ₹87,500 | |
| PVC pipe fittings for air, water flow | per unit | ₹75,000 | ₹65,625 |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2026-27 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Water Resources in Tamil Nadu?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Water Resources activities in Tamil Nadu (2026-27) cover 55 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Water Resources activities in Tamil Nadu?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Water Resources activities in Tamil Nadu, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Water Resources in Tamil Nadu?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Water Resources activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Water Resources?
NABARD determines unit costs for Water Resources by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across Tamil Nadu districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2026-27.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Water Resources loans in Tamil Nadu?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in Tamil Nadu use NABARD unit costs for Water Resources activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.