The "YSR Jala Kala" scheme was introduced by the Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

"YSR Jala Kala" is aimed at utilizing the available groundwater resources for the improvement of the livelihoods of the farmers and thereby improving the GSDP under the primary sector. This shall help in optimally utilizing groundwater resources for the purpose of irrigating every acre of arable land.

The bore wells shall be drilled after conducting integrated Hydrogeological and Geophysical surveys in the field for identifying feasible sites before taking up the drilling activity.

A drilled borewell with a minimum yield of 1000 GPH (4500 liters per hour) by 90 0 ‘V’ notch method shall be considered as successful borewell.

In case, the bore well fails, the drilling contractor shall drill second bore well in the land of same farmer, if feasible, and refill the failed bore well with soil and stone pieces before shifting the rig or utilize that as a recharge well, if feasible, and this shall be monitored and ensured by the concerned APD, DWMA / MPDO.

The link to the guidelines of "YSR Jala Kala" scheme can be found at: http://ysrjalakala.ap.gov.in/YSRRB/UserInterface/Application/Rdlc/Templates/09102020PR_MS676.pdf

NAVARATNALU is a concept coined by the Government to improve the delivery systems and improve the quality of the Governance in the State. It is designed to improve the living standards of the people. Of the welfare schemes proposed by the State Government under NAVARATNALU, “YSR Jala Kala – Free Bore wells” programme is aimed at utilizing the available groundwater resources for the improvement of livelihoods of the farmers and thereby improve the GSDP under primary sector.

The scope of the "YSR Jala Kala" scheme extends to all the thirteen (13) districts of Andhra Pradesh.

No, only the farmer without an existing bore well/tube well OR having a failed bore well/tube well is eligible.

There are 1094 over-exploited revenue villages notified as per G.O.MS.No.548 dated 27-02-2020 of the PR&RD department. Lands falling in these villages are not eligible under the scheme, Government notifies the list of over exploited revenue villages from time to time.

The drilling contractor shall engage Geologist/Geophysicist from the Ground Water and Water Audit department/any qualified Geologist/Geophysicist registered with the Ground Water and Water Audit Department for locating the feasible sites in the lands of beneficiaries for drilling bore wells successfully.

The full-form of APWALTA is Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002.

The details of the feasible sites identified along with respective integrated hydro geological and geophysical survey reports shall be submitted to APD, DWMA / MPDO by the drilling contractor.