Scheme for Plantation Development (New planting & Replanting) under Medium Term Framework Plan (MTFP) in Traditional Areas (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), Non-Traditional and North Eastern Region

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): हाँ

श्रेणियाँ: व्यवसाय और उद्यमिता, कृषि, ग्रामीण व पर्यावरण

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Rubber, Agriculture, Farming, Plant, Seed, Subsidy, DBT

• Rate of Subsidy Traditional Region 1. General Category: ₹20 000/- ha + ₹5 000 /ha for planting material (Polybag/ Root trainer plants) of advanced growth. The assistance will be @ ₹10/- per plant limited to 500 plants per ha.1. SC Category: ₹35000/- ha + ₹5 000 /ha for planting material (Polybag/ Root trainer plants) of advanced growth. The assistance will be @ ₹10/- per plant limited to 500 plants per ha. Non-Traditional and North Eastern Region 1. ₹35 000 per ha and ₹5 000/ ha for planting material (Polybag/ Root trainer plants) of advanced growth. 1. The assistance will be @ ₹10/- per plant limited to 500 plants per ha. Mode of Payment 1. Planting subsidy shall be paid in single instalments subject to the completion of the stipulated items of work to the satisfaction of the Board. 1. Payment of subsidy shall be only through bank by e-transfer. Beneficiaries should provide Aadhar-linked bank account details in the application for financial assistance

Is it mandatory to provide the bill of planting material for certain years?

For plantations in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, the bill of planting material is not mandatory. Instead, a self-declaration containing purchase details is to be uploaded.

When is a nomination required in the application?

A nomination is required in case of joint ownership or minor ownership. It is included in Annexure-1 of the application.

Re there any specific requirements for SC applicants in terms of documents?

SC applicants are required to provide a caste certificate as part of the application.

Is there a requirement to provide a sketch of the applied area?

Yes, a sketch of the applied area is required, showing descriptions of boundaries on all sides with the names of the owners.

How is ownership of the rubber area proven in the application?

Ownership is established by providing a valid certificate from the Village Officer.

What information should be present in the bank passbook copy?

The bank passbook copy should show the name of the account holder, the account number, and the IFS Code of the bank.

What kind of identity proof is preferred for the application?

Preferred identity proof documents include Voter ID, PAN card, Driving Licence, or Passport.

How are sloppy lands protected from soil erosion in the plantation?

Sloppy lands are protected from soil erosion through measures such as contour terracing, construction of contour bunds, digging silt trenches or pits, and planting of cover crops.

Can non-rubber trees be retained in the plantation, and if so, what is the limit?

Yes, non-rubber trees can be retained, with a maximum of 20 trees, 40 coconut palms, or 80 areca nut palms per hectare, distributed evenly.

What conditions are set for maintaining rubber plantations in terms of plant density?

Rubber plantations should maintain a minimum stand of 450 plants per hectare. The growth must also be satisfactory, as assessed by the inspecting officer.

How is the planting subsidy disbursed in Non-Traditional and North Eastern Regions?

In these regions, the planting subsidy is also paid in a single installment upon satisfactory completion of stipulated work items. The payment method is exclusively through bank e-transfer, with the requirement of Aadhar-linked bank account details in the application.

What is the subsidy structure for Non-Traditional and North Eastern Regions?

In these regions, the subsidy is ₹35,000 per hectare with an additional ₹5,000 per hectare for planting material. Similar to the Traditional Region, the planting material subsidy is ₹10 per plant, limited to 500 plants per hectare.

How is the planting subsidy disbursed in the Traditional Region?

The planting subsidy is paid in a single installment, provided that the stipulated work items are satisfactorily completed. The payment is exclusively through bank e-transfer, requiring Aadhar-linked bank account details in the application.

What are the key benefits provided under the Scheme for Plantation Development in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?

In the Traditional Region, general category growers receive ₹20,000 per hectare along with ₹5,000 per hectare for planting material. For SC category growers, the subsidy is ₹35,000 per hectare, also with ₹5,000 per hectare for planting material. The subsidy for planting material is capped at ₹10 per plant for up to 500 plants per hectare.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/spdmtfptantner
• http://rubberboard.org.in/menuview
• https://dmeo.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-05/Rubber_Board.pdf

Guidelines

http://rubberboard.org.in/menuview

Terms Of Reference (ToR) For Evaluation Of The Rubber Board, Department Of Commerce

https://dmeo.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-05/Rubber_Board.pdf