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New Establishment of Fruit Orchards
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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, SC, ST, OBC, General, Minority, EWC, SBC
Tags: Horticulture, Farming, Subsidy, Orchards, Drip Irrigation, SC/ST, Agriculture, Rajasthan, Fruit Cultivation, Government Scheme, Support, Grants
Details
The scheme provides grants for the establishment of new orchards under the National Horticulture Mission, based on the cost standards of selected horticultural crops in each district. The grants are available for the establishment of new fruit orchards, flower gardens, spices, and aromatic plants. The details of the grants for various crops are specified, including the maximum area eligible for support, the percentage of costs covered, and the conditions for receiving the grants.
Benefits
- - Subsidy for planting material, fertilizers, and plant protection chemicals
- Financial assistance in installments based on plant survival rates
- Additional support for SC/ST farmers
- Top-up subsidy under the Chief Minister's Farmer Companion Scheme
- Subsidy for planting material, fertilizers, and plant protection chemicals
- Financial assistance in installments based on plant survival rates
- Additional support for SC/ST farmers
- Top-up subsidy under the Chief Minister's Farmer Companion Scheme
Eligibility
Farmers who have irrigation facilities and agree to adopt modern crop production techniques and drip irrigation. The minimum area for grant eligibility is 0.4 hectares, with a reduced minimum of 0.2 hectares for SC/ST farmers.
Exclusions
Farmers without irrigation facilities or those not adopting modern farming techniques are not eligible.
Application Process
Online
- Apply online through the official website: Horticulture Department
- Submit the application for the establishment of new orchards along with the drip irrigation installation application.
- Ensure the planting pits are dug at the recommended distances as per the crop specifications.
- Use approved fertilizers and plant protection chemicals, or obtain them through cooperative societies if not used personally.
- Install drip irrigation systems before receiving fruit plants.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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References
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