PIBESCHC

Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops

Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Agriculture Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Subsidy, Horticulture, Crop, Incentive, Farmer

Details

The scheme “Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.

Benefits

  • One Time Assistance
  • Mango: ₹12,250
  • Guava: ₹5,830
  • Sapota: ₹2,300
  • Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹25,000. Bi‐annual Assistance (Two Seasons Per Year) - Thai and Aadi Pattams
  • Hybrid vegetables: ₹5,000
  • Country Vegetables: ₹12,500
  • Winter Vegetables: ₹18,750. Annual Assistance
  • Coconut: ₹7,500
  • Tapioca: ₹12,500
  • Betel Vine: ₹1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹50,000/‐ Ha. The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary& 39;s account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms. The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams

One Time Assistance

  • Mango: ₹ 12,250.
  • Guava: ₹ 5,830.
  • Sapota: ₹ 2,300.
  • Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000.

Bi‐annual Assistance (Two Seasons Per Year) - Thai and Aadi Pattams

  • Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000.
  • Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500.
  • Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750.

Annual Assistance

  • Coconut: ₹ 7,500.
  • Tapioca: ₹ 12,500.
  • Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha.

*The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
*The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Eligibility

All categories of farmers with farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
*The Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) shall conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Online

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
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Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Where are applications invited for the scheme?
Advertisements inviting applications are published in local leading Tamil dailies.
What is the requirement for tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions?
Tenants need a letter of consent from the authority of the institution and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.
What documentation is needed if no identity card is issued to the farmer?
In the absence of an identity card, a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.
Where can the final list of beneficiaries be found?
The final list is displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
How is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
The eligible subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
What are the eligible subsidy amounts for Bi‐annual Assistance covering Thai and Aadi Pattams?
Hybrid vegetables receive ₹5,000, Country Vegetables get ₹12,500, and Winter Vegetables are eligible for ₹18,750.
Which crops fall under the Annual Assistance category of the scheme?
Coconut, Tapioca, and Betel Vine, with the latter not exceeding ₹50,000/- per hectare.
What are the benefits provided under the One Time Assistance category for this scheme?
Farmers can receive ₹12,250 for Mango, ₹5,830 for Guava, ₹2,300 for Sapota, and ₹25,000 for other fruits.
What is the objective of the "Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" scheme?
Farmers with authenticated land records can receive financial assistance for cultivating horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
The final list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).
Where is the provisional list of beneficiaries placed for social auditing, and for how long?
The provisional list is placed in the Horticultural wing of the Department/Uzhavar Uthaviyagams for ten days, allowing objections. It is also hosted on the Department's portal for public scrutiny.
How is the subsidy amount calculated?
The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the pattern of assistance.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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