Lucknow: In order to improve irrigation access and water protection for farmers, the state government has successfully built 37,403 farm ponds in Uttar Pradesh since 2017. This initiative under the 'Khet Talab Yojana' enables farmers to use rainwater for agricultural use, to improve the self -image and sustainability of the harvest. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said under the sub-component “other intervention” of the component “Pro drop more crop” from Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the online selection process for farmers was initiated in 2025-26 for the construction of farm ponds.The online booking began from June 3, and the farmers can apply via the department of the department on a basis of the first come (https://agridarhan.up.gov.in). The costs for the construction of a small pond (22 × 20 × 3m) were attached to 1.05 rs, whereby the farmer and the government contributed RS 52,500 each. As soon as the token has been confirmed, farmers receive an SMS notification via the registered mobile phone number. The portal shows the last date for document uploads. If the SMS has not been received, the date of the portal will continue to be considered final. The farmers must pay 1,000 RS at the time of booking in the online token. You also have to upload land ownership documents (Khasra/Khattäuni) and an explanatory form on the portal. If not completed, the booking is automatically canceled and passed on to the next authorized farmer on the waiting list.The minister also said that the installation of a micro irrigation system (Drip/Sprinkler) is mandatory for pond users. Only the farmers who have installed such systems in the past seven years through the horticultural or agricultural departments and they have had them in operating departments at the time of the application. Other farmers must conclude a three -part agreement with the horticultural department at the time of the review. The subsidy amount is paid out in two installments via DBT.