Promotion of Integrated Pest Management/Nutrient Management

The scheme promotes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) by providing a subsidy of up to 30% of the cost, with a maximum of ₹1200 per hectare for up to 4 hectares per beneficiary. The subsidy process is applicable for farmers engaged in integrated pest and nutrient management, but no farmer will receive more than ₹1200 per hectare. The implementation of the program will follow the IPM recommendations for horticultural crops as per Appendices 11 and 12. Additionally, region-specific IPM modules can be implemented based on recommendations from scientists at agricultural universities and research centers. Subsidies will be available for biopesticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis, NPVs, Trichocards, Trichoderma, neem-based insecticides, pheromone traps, and light traps. Chemical insecticides should only be used as a last resort if biopesticides fail to manage pests. The district collector will ensure timely supply and availability of inputs at government/cooperative institutions so that farmers can purchase inputs and submit subsidy claims to the department. The subsidy amount will be paid to farmers through RTGS. Farmers can apply for the subsidy after depositing their contribution with the supplying agency. Permits will be issued by agricultural supervisors/assistant agricultural officers for providing inputs. After achieving the set physical targets, financial savings will be utilized to increase physical targets to ensure 100% fulfillment of financial goals.

• Subsidy of up to ₹1200 per hectare
• Support for biopesticides and integrated pest management
• Financial assistance for nutrient management
• Direct benefit transfer through RTGS

Farmers engaged in horticulture who are implementing integrated pest and nutrient management practices can apply for the subsidy. Each farmer is eligible for a maximum subsidy of ₹1200 per hectare for up to 4 hectares.

Online

1. Farmers must apply online through the designated portal.
2. Required documents include:
   • Jamabandi Copy
   • Aadhar Card Copy
   • Bank Passbook Copy
   • Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy
3. Submit the application along with the documents to the supplying agency.
4. Permits will be issued by agricultural supervisors/assistant agricultural officers for input provision.
5. Claims for the subsidy will be submitted to the department after purchasing inputs.