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This project aims to make farming in 15 Maharashtra districts more resilient to climate change and profitable Read More... for small farmers by promoting advanced farming methods and value chains in drought-affected areas. Read less

Details

The Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp (NDKSP) is a significant initiative by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, with support from the World Bank. It's designed to create a strong, sustainable approach to making agriculture in Maharashtra more resilient to drought and the impacts of climate change.

What Is This Scheme?

NDKSP focuses on bringing scientific, evidence-based practices to the farm and micro-watershed levels. The goal is to help villages, especially those struggling with drought, salinity, or sodicity, adapt to changing weather patterns and improve their agricultural productivity and incomes. The project encourages investments in water access, efficient use of natural resources, adding value to farm produce, and adopting climate-smart farming techniques.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme particularly supports farmers, farmer collectives, and communities. It takes a gender-sensitive approach, ensuring women's needs are prioritized through local mobilizers called 'Krushi Tais'. The project also specifically aims to help women, people with disabilities, and landless labourers.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By promoting climate-resilient agriculture and supporting value chains, NDKSP helps shield farmers from the harsh effects of climate variability. It opens up new opportunities for economic growth in vulnerable regions, directly benefiting farmers through improved income and sustainable farming practices. The use of a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) portal ensures transparent and direct financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.

Objective

This project aims to make farming in 15 Maharashtra districts more resilient to climate change and profitable for small farmers by promoting advanced farming methods and value chains in drought-affected areas.

Benefits

Free Boarding and Lodging.

Recreations Like Library, Play Materials With Sufficient Playground Area (Indoor and Outdoor).

Once a Year, Various Competitions Are Conducted in Sports, Games, Drawing, Singing, Essay Writing, Etc., the Winners Are Given Prizes During the Annual Day Celebration.

Educational Tours to Places of Interest Once in a Year.

NOTE:Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:

Puducherry:The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.

Karaikal:The Collector, Karaikal.

Mahe/Yanam:The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Sources and references

Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) registered in project districts, and registered farmer groups/self-help groups in project villages.
FPCs must have at least 100 members from the district to be eligible for agribusiness components.
Any eligible group of interested farmers, women, or landless individuals registered with government departments (like ATMA, MAVIM, MSRLM) in project villages can apply. Family composition eligibility considers husband, wife, and dependent children over 18. Groups should have a minimum of 11 members per family unit, and benefits should not be concentrated within a single family.
Applicant farmer producer companies/registered farmers/self-help groups must demonstrate the financial capacity to establish and operate agricultural input service centers/industries.
For projects exceeding Rs. 20.00 lakhs, loans sanctioned by banks/financial institutions must be approved. The existing loan amount should be at least 1.25 times the minimum grant aid sought.
Proposals of Rs. 20.00 lakhs are expected to be self-financed. Assurance of available funds in the group/company's bank account or raised from members (as per resolution) is required. Expenditures from the group's/company's bank account for the project will be eligible for reimbursement.
If a loan is involved, the FPC, registered farmers, or SHGs must enter into a tripartite agreement with the lending bank/financial institution and the project management authority.

How To Apply

Farmers can apply through the NDKSP DBT portal at https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in or via the DBT PoCRA mobile app (available on Google Play Store).
Register using your Aadhaar number and authenticate via OTP. If your mobile is not linked with Aadhaar for OTP, contact your village's NDKSP Cluster Assistant or visit a nearby Citizen Support Centre (CSC) for assistance.
After registration, you can apply for available activities.
You will receive SMS updates on your application status.
Following technical verification, you will receive a Pre-Sanction from the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO).
Once you receive the Pre-Sanction, you can commence the work.
After completing the work, raise a payment request in the NDKSP DBT application.
Financial assistance will be disbursed to your Aadhaar-linked bank account after successful post-work inspection.

Official Application Portal: https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in

Documents Required

Aadhaar Number
Land details: 8A & 7/12 extract
Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
Landless certificate (for landless farmers & labourers)
Death certificate of husband (for widows)
Divorce certificate (for divorcees)

FAQ’s

What kind of financial help can farmers expect from the NDKSP scheme?

Farmers with land holdings up to 5 hectares can receive financial assistance covering up to 80% of the costs for implementing climate-resilient activities like drip irrigation, sprinklers, farm ponds, shade nets, and poly-tunnels on their farms.

I'm a farmer with less than 1 hectare of land in a project region. Am I eligible to apply?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for the scheme's activities.

If my village isn't part of the NDKSP scheme, what options do I have?

Villages are selected based on vulnerability to climate and other factors. If your village isn't included, you can't receive financial aid from this project. However, you can still benefit from resources like agro-climatic advisories via the Farmer app and attend training sessions.

How does NDKSP make payments, and when can I expect the money?

The project uses a back-ended financial assistance model. You must first apply for the activity you wish to undertake. After obtaining technical feasibility approval (Pre-Sanction) from the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), you can complete the work. Following successful post-completion inspection, the eligible financial assistance will be credited directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via the NDKSP DBT application.

Can I start work on a project right after applying on the NDKSP portal?

No, you should wait to start. After applying, you'll get SMS updates. You must receive a Pre-Sanction from the SDAO's office following technical verification. Only after receiving this Pre-Sanction, which will be communicated via SMS, can you begin the work.

What happens if my Aadhaar card isn't linked to any bank account? How will I receive funds?

To receive financial benefits, it's essential to link your Aadhaar card with your bank account. Visit your bank and request them to seed your Aadhaar with your account.

I received an SMS about a disbursement, but the funds haven't appeared in my account, and I've been told my Aadhaar is inactive. What should I do?

First, visit a Citizen Service Centre to get your Aadhaar activated by providing the necessary documents. After activation, inform the NDKSP officials. They will then process your payment as per fund availability from the treasury.

I'm a member of an FPO located in an NDKSP district, but the FPO's specific village isn't on the NDKSP list. Can my FPO still apply?

The project focuses on specific villages identified as vulnerable. If the village where your FPO is located is not on the NDKSP list, your FPO will not be eligible to apply for the scheme's benefits.

Does the NDKSP project offer training and support to help farmers adopt climate-resilient farming methods?

Yes, the project includes a 'Farm Field School' initiative. Training sessions are conducted in demo plots within selected villages. Any farmer from those villages can attend and benefit. For more information, farmers can contact their village's Agriculture Assistant or Cluster Assistant.

I am a landless farmer but want to apply for an activity that doesn't require land ownership. Am I eligible, and what extra document do I need?

Yes, you can apply for certain activities like poultry, goat farming, or epiculture. You will need to provide a landless farmer certificate issued by the competent authority in your village.

What are the eligibility requirements for applying for shade nets?

There are no special eligibility criteria beyond the general ones for shade nets. Your land holding should be less than 5 hectares, and you must have arrangements for funds to implement the activity, as project financial assistance is provided after work completion and successful verification.

If I have more than 5 hectares of land in an NDKSP region, can I still apply?

Unfortunately, farmers with land holdings exceeding 5 hectares are not eligible for direct activities under the NDKSP scheme. However, you can still benefit from training sessions and utilize the Agro-Climatic advisories provided by the project for your region.

I am a farmer with 2 hectares of land in a project area, and my village is included. Can I apply for a 30x30x12 meter farm pond on my land?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for this activity.

Are there specific activities for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under this scheme?

Yes, Farmer Producer Organizations, Farmer Producer Companies, and Self-Help Groups in districts covered by NDKSP are eligible to apply for various activities designed to promote agribusiness in the project region. Details on registration and application are available on the portal https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in, or you can contact the Project Specialist – Agribusiness at the district-level Superintendent Agriculture Officer.

If my Aadhaar number is inactive after activation, how long will it take to receive financial assistance for the work I've already completed?

Once your Aadhaar is active, inform the NDKSP officials. They will then process your funds, which will be disbursed as and when available from the treasury.