Minikits Distribution

Distribution of Minikits at free of cost

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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, Small Farmers, Marginal Farmers, SC/ST, Women

Tags: Farmers, Agriculture, Subsidy, Grants, SC/ST, Women, Small Farmers, Marginal Farmers, State Sponsored, Minikits, Coimbatore, Erode

Details

The scheme aims to provide free distribution of minikits to all maize growing farmers in specified districts. It is sponsored by the state and fully funded at 100%. The scheme prioritizes small and marginal farmers, ensuring that 24% of the benefits flow to SC/ST farmers and 20% to women farmers or women groups.

All maize growing farmers are eligible to avail of the subsidy under this scheme in the Districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal,
Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.
Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers
24% flow to SC/ST farmers will be ensured
20% flow to women farmers/ women groups

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 100%
Scheme type: na

Benefits

  • - Free distribution of minikits
  • Grants for maize growing farmers
  • Preference for small/marginal farmers 24% benefits for SC/ST farmers 20% benefits for women farmers/groups
  • Free distribution of minikits
  • Grants for maize growing farmers
  • Preference for small/marginal farmers
  • 24% benefits for SC/ST farmers
  • 20% benefits for women farmers/groups

Eligibility

All maize growing farmers in the specified districts are eligible. Preference will be given to small and marginal farmers.

Application Process

Offline

Applications should 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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