Gypsum Distribution

Distribution of Gypsum

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State

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture

Department: Farmers Welfare Department

Nodal department: Farmers Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers, SC/ST, Farm Women

Tags: Farmers, Subsidy, Agriculture, Pulses, Soil Health, SC/ST, Farm Women, State Scheme

Details

The Distribution of Gypsum scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to farmers who raise seed farms with Pulses crops. The scheme offers a subsidy that covers 50% of the cost of gypsum material and transport, limited to Rs. 750 per hectare. This initiative aims to support farmers in improving their crop yields and soil health.

All farmers who raise seed farms with Pulses crop are eligible to avail the subsidy subject to availability of funds.
SC/ST 24%, Farm Women 20%

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 50% on the cost of Material plus transport limited to Rs. 750/- per Ha.
Scheme type: na

Benefits

  • - 50% subsidy on gypsum material cost
  • Transport cost support limited to Rs. 750 per hectare
  • 50% subsidy on gypsum material cost
  • Transport cost support limited to Rs. 750 per hectare

Eligibility

All farmers who raise seed farms with Pulses crops are eligible to avail the subsidy, subject to availability of funds. Special provisions are made for SC/ST (24%) and Farm Women (20%).

Application Process

Offline

The application is to be submitted to:

  • Assistant Agricultural Officer at the Village Level
  • Agricultural Officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer at the Block Level
  • Assistant Director of Agriculture at the Block Level
  • Joint Director of Agriculture at the District Level

References

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