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Area Expansion of Spices

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State

States / UT: Rajasthan

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Agriculture

Department: Horticulture Department

Nodal department: Horticulture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: Farmers

Tags: Spices, Agriculture, Farmers, Subsidy, Horticulture, Rajasthan, DBT, Crop Expansion, Financial Assistance, Input Support, Cooperative Society, Sustainable Farming

Details

The Area Expansion of Spices scheme aims to promote the cultivation of spice crops in areas where farming was not conducted in the previous year. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for expanding their spice crop area, with a minimum of 0.50 hectares and a maximum of 4 hectares eligible for subsidy. Farmers will receive 40% of the total cost of inputs, up to a maximum of ₹5,500 per hectare, for seeds, integrated nutrient management, pest and disease management, and other inputs. The scheme also includes provisions for the supply of seeds and other materials at subsidized rates through cooperative societies.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of up to ₹5,500per hectare
  • Support for seeds and other agricultural inputs
  • Access to package of practices literature
  • Subsidized rates for fertilizers and pest management materials
  • Direct benefit transfer through RTGS
  • Financial assistance of up to ₹5,500 per hectare
  • Support for seeds and other agricultural inputs
  • Access to package of practices literature
  • Subsidized rates for fertilizers and pest management materials
  • Direct benefit transfer through RTGS

Eligibility

Farmers who wish to expand their spice crop area in regions where farming was not conducted in the previous year are eligible to apply. The scheme is open to all categories of farmers including SC, ST, OBC, General, and minorities.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit the official website: Horticulture Department Rajasthan
  2. Prepare required documents:
    • Jamabandi Copy
    • Bank Passbook Copy
    • Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy
  3. Apply online through the designated portal.
  4. Submit claims for subsidy through cooperative societies after purchasing inputs.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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