Water Resources - NABARD Unit Costs for West Bengal 2025-26
27 activities · West Bengal · 2025-26
Water Resources Unit Costs in West Bengal (2025-26)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Silt application for improving the soil productivity | per unit | ₹65,000 | ₹56,875 | |
| Vermi-compost Tank | per unit | ₹34,700 | ₹30,363 | |
| NADEP Compost Tank | per unit | ₹26,000 | ₹22,750 | |
| Electricity charge for running the pumpset | per unit | ₹7,500 | ₹6,563 | |
| Pumping charges (electricity/ diesel) @ Rs. 4000 per month | per unit | ₹48,000 | ₹42,000 | |
| e) Overhead tank | per unit | ₹1,18,300 | ₹1,03,513 | |
| b) Submersible pump | per unit | ₹50,000 | ₹43,750 | |
| c) Pump house | per unit | ₹1,67,000 | ₹1,46,125 | |
| a) Pump set | per unit | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | |
| Construction of fish tank of 90 cum (6.7 m * 6.7 m * 2 m) | per unit | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,31,250 | PMMSY40–60% |
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass tanks (Aquarium tanks with stand) | per unit | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | |
| Water Supply System | per unit | ₹15,000 | ₹13,125 | |
| Diesel Pump (5 H.P.) | per unit | ₹25,000 | ₹21,875 | |
| Bamboo (4m*4m incl. drip irrigation) (Rs.65,000 towards Drip system and energy charges) | per unit | ₹2,04,000 | ₹1,78,500 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Bamboo (6m*4m incl. drip irrigation) (Rs.65,000 towards Drip system and energy charges) | per unit | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,40,000 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Shallow Tube Well having brush strainer with pump set | per unit | ₹66,830 | ₹58,476 | |
| Submersible pump set operated tube well (low duty) | per unit | ₹1,40,337 | ₹1,22,795 | |
| Drip Irrigation (excluding pump set) | per unit | ₹33,500 | ₹29,313 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Drip Irrigation (excluding pump set) | per unit | ₹1,13,500 | ₹99,313 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Drip Irrigation (excluding pump set) | per unit | ₹78,500 | ₹68,688 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Sprinkler irrigation | per unit | ₹56,000 | ₹49,000 | PMKSY45–55% |
| Electrical pump-set | per unit | ₹29,454 | ₹25,772 | |
| Electrical pump-set | per unit | ₹36,575 | ₹32,003 | |
| Diesel pump-set | per unit | ₹30,148 | ₹26,380 | |
| Diesel pump-set | per unit | ₹37,046 | ₹32,415 | |
| Diameter of tubewell | per unit | ₹7,765 | ₹6,794 | |
| b) Sprinkles | per unit | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2025-26 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 West Bengal?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Water Resources activities in West Bengal (2025-26) cover 27 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 West Bengal?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Water Resources activities in West Bengal, 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 West Bengal?
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 West Bengal districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2025-26.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Water Resources loans in West Bengal?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in West Bengal 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.