Uttarakhand Mega Industrial and Investment Policy - 2021 2026

This scheme provides financial aid to small and marginal farmers in Uttarakhand whose livestock has been lost Read More... due to natural disasters like floods or landslides. Read less

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In Uttarakhand, small and marginal farmers who have suffered losses of their productive animals due to natural calamities can now find a helping hand. The state government, through the Department of Disaster Management, has launched a scheme to provide much-needed financial support.

What Is This Scheme?

This initiative is designed to help farmers recover from the unexpected loss of their milk-producing, agricultural, or transport animals caused by notified natural disasters. It aims to ease the financial burden and help them rebuild their livelihoods.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme specifically targets small and marginal farmers residing in Uttarakhand. If you are such a farmer and have lost animals like cows, goats, bulls, or poultry due to events such as floods, landslides, or other natural disasters, this scheme is for you.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Losing livestock can be devastating for farmers, impacting their income and ability to farm. This scheme recognizes this vulnerability and offers a crucial safety net, ensuring that farmers are not left helpless after a natural disaster strikes. It helps in replacing lost animals, thereby supporting agricultural activities and dairy farming in the state.

Objective

This scheme provides financial aid to small and marginal farmers in Uttarakhand whose livestock has been lost due to natural disasters like floods or landslides.

Benefits

Classification of Projects Based on Fixed Capital Investment:

Large Projects– ₹50 crore to ₹75 crore.
Mega Projects– Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹75 crore and up to ₹200 crore.
Ultra Mega Projects– Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹200 crore and up to ₹400 crore in plant and machinery.
Super Ultra Mega Projects– Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹400 crore in plant and machinery.

Financial Incentives:Rebate/concession on prevailing land rates in SIIDCUL Industrial Areas (for manufacturing industries only):

Large Projects– 15%
Mega Projects– 25%
Ultra Mega Projects– 30%
Super Ultra Mega Projects– 30%

Interest Subsidy:Reimbursement assistance on interest for term loans taken from banks for 5 years:

Large Projects– 7%, maximum ₹25 lakh per annum
Mega Projects– 7%, maximum ₹35 lakh per annum
Ultra Mega Projects– 7%, maximum ₹50 lakh per annum
Super Ultra Mega Projects– 7%, maximum ₹75 lakh per annum

SGST Reimbursement (for manufacturing enterprises only):Reimbursement of net SGST for 5 years after adjustment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on B2C sale of self-manufactured goods/items:

Large Projects– 30%
Mega Projects / Ultra Mega Projects / Super Ultra Mega Projects– 50%

Electricity Bill Reimbursement Assistance (for manufacturing enterprises only):To support production, electricity reimbursement assistance will be provided at ₹1.00 per unit in the electricity bill, from the date of issuance for the next 5 years:

Large Projects– ₹50 lakh per annum
Mega Projects– ₹75 lakh per annum
Ultra Mega Projects– ₹1 crore per annum
Super Ultra Mega Projects– ₹1.50 crore per annum

Reimbursement of Electricity Duty:100% reimbursement.

Reimbursement of Stamp Duty:50% reimbursement of stamp duty charges payable during the execution of land purchase deed and lease deed.

Reimbursement of Registration Fee:Registration of Land Purchase Deed/Lease Deed at the rate of ₹999 per ₹1,000.

Subsidy on ETP:Capital subsidy of 30%, maximum ₹50 lakh for setting up an ETP plant.

Payroll Assistance to Encourage Large-Scale Employment Generation:Payroll assistance will be provided based on the minimum limit for regular employment:

Large Projects– 50 employees
Mega Projects– 100 employees
Ultra Mega Projects– 200 employees
Super Ultra Mega Projects– 400 employees

Payroll assistance will be given as a subsidy for the next 5 years at the rate of ₹500/- per month per employee for additional employees employed beyond the specified limit. For women employees, this rate will be ₹700/- per month per employee.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 151)

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
You must be identified as a Small or Marginal Farmer.
You must have lost your milk, agricultural, or haulage animals due to a notified natural disaster.

How To Apply

The application process involves a verification system to ensure genuine losses are addressed. Here’s a general idea:

Record Keeping: The concerned Patwari will record the details of the lost animals. This is a crucial first step.
Verification: The loss will be verified by competent authorities, including the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and ultimately approved by the District Magistrate (DM).
Form Submission: You will likely need to submit a specific form, such as Form P-20 Entry Confirmation, which is recorded by the Patwari.
Further Documents: Be prepared to submit any other supporting documents required by the authorities.

Always check with your local revenue officials or the District Disaster Management Authority for the most up-to-date application forms and procedures.

Documents Required

Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (as recorded by the concerned Patwari).
Any other supporting documents as requested by the verification authorities.

FAQ’s

What kind of animals can I get help for if they are lost in a disaster?

You can get assistance for milk animals like cows and buffaloes, small livestock such as goats and pigs, agricultural animals like bullocks, and even poultry birds, provided they were lost due to a notified natural disaster.

If I lose a cow in a flood, how much financial help can I expect?

For a lost milch animal like a cow, you can receive financial assistance of ₹37,500/- per animal.

How much money do I get if my goats are lost in a landslide?

For each goat lost due to a notified natural disaster, you are eligible for financial assistance of ₹4,000/-.

Is there any help available if my poultry farm is destroyed by a natural calamity?

Yes, poultry farmers can receive ₹100 per bird. However, the total assistance is capped at ₹10,000/- per beneficiary family, and the deaths must be a direct result of a notified natural disaster.

What is the maximum number of large animals I can claim assistance for?

The assistance is capped, and you can receive help for a maximum of three large milch animals, or three large agricultural and draught animals per family.

What are the general requirements to be eligible for this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be a small or marginal farmer from Uttarakhand and have lost your livestock due to a natural disaster that has been officially notified.

Who confirms the loss of animals before I can get assistance?

The loss is verified through a systematic process. It starts with the Patwari, followed by verification by the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and finally requires approval from the District Magistrate (DM).

What is the maximum number of small animals I can get help for?

If you lose small milch animals, you can receive assistance for up to thirty such animals per family.