What do you get under Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
70% subsidy for farmers to put up a solar-powered fence, interlink chain fence, mixed chain-solar fence or barbed wire fence to keep monkeys and wild animals away from crops.
This scheme started in 2016-17 as the Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana and was merged into the Krishi Utpadan Sanrakshan Yojana from 2022-23. The 70% subsidy applies from 2023-24.
Solar fencing 70% subsidy: latest updates
- For 2025-26 the department planned to spend ₹15 crore on solar fencing; in 2024-25 it spent ₹2 crore on 1,102 units covering 954.78 hectares for 1,522 farmers. official source
Who is eligible for Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
- Farmers of Himachal Pradesh whose crops are damaged by monkeys and wild animals.
- Solar and mixed chain-solar fences are put up by service providers registered with the department; chain link and barbed wire fences are put up by the farmer as per department guidelines.
Also check:
- Ask the Agriculture Development Officer how many units your block has this year and what the subsidy limit per unit is.
Documents needed for Solar fencing 70% subsidy
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Solar fencing 70% subsidy
- Apply online on the Agriculture Department DBT portal (agridbt.hp.gov.in) or contact your block Agriculture Development Officer.
- Choose the type of fence you need. For solar fencing, a registered service provider builds it; for barbed wire or chain link, you buy and fit it as per the guidelines.
How to check Solar fencing 70% subsidy status
- Log in to agridbt.hp.gov.in to see your application, or ask the block Agriculture Development Officer.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
Farmers of Himachal Pradesh whose crops are damaged by monkeys and wild animals. Solar and mixed chain-solar fences are put up by service providers registered with the department; chain link and barbed wire fences are put up by the farmer as per department guidelines.
How much do I get under Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
70% subsidy for farmers to put up a solar-powered fence, interlink chain fence, mixed chain-solar fence or barbed wire fence to keep monkeys and wild animals away from crops. This scheme started in 2016-17 as the Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana and was merged into the Krishi Utpadan Sanrakshan Yojana from 2022-23. The 70% subsidy applies from 2023-24.
What documents do I need for Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
Apply online on the Agriculture Department DBT portal (agridbt.hp.gov.in) or contact your block Agriculture Development Officer. Choose the type of fence you need. For solar fencing, a registered service provider builds it; for barbed wire or chain link, you buy and fit it as per the guidelines. Official site: https://agridbt.hp.gov.in/
How do I check Solar fencing 70% subsidy status?
Log in to agridbt.hp.gov.in to see your application, or ask the block Agriculture Development Officer.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Solar fencing 70% subsidy?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much subsidy is given for solar fencing in Himachal?
70% of the cost, from 2023-24, for solar, chain link, mixed chain-solar or barbed wire fencing under the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Utpadan Sanrakshan Yojana.
Is Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana still running?
It was merged into the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Utpadan Sanrakshan Yojana (Saur Badbandi) from 2022-23, which continues with a 70% subsidy.
Where do I apply for solar fencing in HP?
On the Agriculture Department DBT portal agridbt.hp.gov.in or through your block Agriculture Development Officer. Toll-free: 1800-180-1551.
Official sources
- Department of Agriculture, Govt of Himachal Pradesh: Mukhya Mantri Krishi Utpadan Sanrakshan Yojana (Saur Badbandi)
- Agriculture DBT portal, Govt of Himachal Pradesh
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.