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Puducherry farmers with land records can get financial aid, either one-time, twice a year, or annually, to Read More... cultivate horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota. Read less

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The Union Territory of Puducherry's Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare has introduced a beneficial scheme for its farmers. This scheme offers financial support for cultivating various horticulture crops.

What Is This Scheme?

This initiative, called the Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops, aims to boost horticulture farming. It provides financial assistance to farmers for growing fruits and vegetables, helping them cover cultivation costs and improve their yield.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is designed for farmers in Puducherry. If you have a farmer's identity card or authenticated land records, you are eligible to apply for assistance under this program.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota are vital for the region's agriculture. This scheme provides a much-needed incentive for farmers to cultivate these crops, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and offering financial relief.

Objective

Puducherry farmers with land records can get financial aid, either one-time, twice a year, or annually, to cultivate horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: ₹300/- for attending a two-day training session.

Training Program: Training covers modern maize cultivation techniques, improving crop yield and reducing input costs.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

All categories of farmers in Puducherry are welcome to apply.
Applicants must possess a valid farmer's identity card or authenticated land records/documents.
Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) will conduct regular field inspections to check the progress of cultivation.

How To Apply

Applications are invited through advertisements published in local Tamil daily newspapers. Farmers are advised to look out for these announcements.

Official Sources

For detailed information and application forms, visit the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. The specific application link or offline submission details will be mentioned in the official advertisements.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
Proof of cultivable land (own or leased land documents)
Farmer Identity Card
FMB Field Map
If you own and cultivate your land, submit a copy of your farmer identity card showing survey numbers and land extent.
If you do not have a farmer identity card yet, provide a copy of your land document (sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will).
Tenants cultivating land owned by religious institutions, Wakfs, Mutts, Trusts, or Municipalities must submit a consent letter from the respective authority.
Tenants also need a cultivation certificate, verified by the landowner or jointly by the Agriculture/Revenue Department.

FAQ’s

How will I know when to apply for this horticulture subsidy?

Applications for this scheme are usually announced through advertisements in leading local Tamil newspapers. Keep an eye on these announcements.

What if I'm a tenant using land from a religious institution?

If you are a tenant cultivating land belonging to religious institutions, you'll need a formal consent letter from that institution's authority. You'll also require a cultivation certificate, typically obtained after a joint verification by the Agriculture or Revenue Department.

I don't have a farmer identity card. What documents can I submit instead?

No worries! If you haven't received a farmer identity card yet, you can submit a copy of your land document. This could be a sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or a will.

Where can I see the final list of farmers selected for the scheme?

The final list of beneficiaries selected under this scheme will be put up on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams (Farmer Facilitation Centers).

How will the subsidy money reach me?

The eligible subsidy amount will be credited directly to your bank account. This is done through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, following all necessary procedures and approvals.

What are the specific subsidy amounts for vegetable cultivation under the bi-annual assistance?

For the bi-annual assistance (Thai and Aadi Pattams), you can receive ₹5,000 for hybrid vegetables, ₹12,500 for country vegetables, and ₹18,750 for winter vegetables.

Which crops qualify for annual assistance?

The annual assistance covers Coconut (₹7,500 per year) and Tapioca (₹12,500 per year). For Betel Vine cultivation, the subsidy is ₹1,500 per acre, capped at ₹50,000 per hectare.

What financial help is available under the 'One Time Assistance' for fruits?

Under the one-time assistance, farmers can get ₹12,250 for Mango, ₹5,830 for Guava, and ₹2,300 for Sapota. If you're cultivating other fruits not covered by the NHM scheme, the assistance can be up to ₹25,000.

What is the main goal of the 'Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops' scheme?

The main goal is to provide financial support to farmers who have proper land records for cultivating horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota, encouraging them to grow these valuable crops.

How is the final subsidy amount decided?

The subsidy amount is calculated on a pro-rata basis, meaning it's based on the proportion of assistance defined in the scheme's guidelines and the extent of your cultivation.