ISOPOM

Under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM)

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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

Tags: Agriculture, Farmers, Subsidy, Seeds, Training, Pest Management, Oilseeds, Demonstration, Incentives, Support, Farming, Production

Details

The Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Oilpalm and Maize (ISOPOM) aims to enhance the production of oilseeds and oilpalm through various incentives and subsidies. The scheme provides financial assistance for the production of foundation and certified seeds, distribution of certified seeds, and various agricultural demonstrations. It also includes subsidies for inputs such as rhizobium packets, gypsum, plant protection equipment, and training for farmers on oilseeds production technologies.


i) Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds – Seeds produced and supplied to the Department are entitled for a subsidy of 1000 per quintal.
ii) Distribution of Certified seeds – 50% of the cost of seed (maximum 1200/- per quintal) iii) Compact Block Demonstration of 5 Ha. each – 50% subsidy on the cost of inputs with maximum limit per Demonstration Groundnut - 4000/- Gingelly, - 1500/- Sunflower - 2500/-
iv) Distribution of Rhizobium Packets – A subsidy of 50% on the cost (maximum 100/- per ha) v) Organizing Integrated Pest Management Demonstration of 10 ha each – A provision of 22680/- is made towards the cost of inputs to layout the demonstration and for Training.
vi) Distribution of Gypsum – 50% of the cost of material plus transport charges
(maximum 750/- per ha.) vii) Distribution of Plant Protection Equipment – a) For Manually operated sprayers 50%subsidy in the cost of equipment (maximum 800/-)
b) For Power operated sprayers 50%subsidy in the cost of equipment (maximum 2000/-) viii) Training of Farmers on Oilseeds Production Technologies – A provision of 15000/- per batch of 50 farmers towards incidental charges ix) Distribution of Bio- Pesticides – 50% Subsidy (maximum 250/Ha.) x) Distribution of Weedicides – 50% Subsidy (maximum 500/Ha)
xi) Pipes carrying water from source to field:
A subsidy of 50% in the cost or maximum of 15,000 whichever is less for water carrying pipes upto 800 meter and all types of pipes (PVC/ HDPE etc.,) and all size as per the requirement of the farmer xii) Combined Nutrient Spray for groundnut. A subsidy of 200/- per ha for spraying of nutrient mixture of DAP,Ammonium Sulphate and Borax.

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 24% flow to SC/ST
30% flow to Women farmer
Scheme type: na

Benefits

  • - Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds: Subsidy of ₹1000per quintal
  • Distribution of Certified Seeds: 50% of the cost (max ₹1200per quintal)
  • Compact Block Demonstration: 50% subsidy on inputs (max limits for different crops)
  • Distribution of Rhizobium Packets: 50% subsidy (max ₹100per ha)
  • Integrated Pest Management Demonstration: Provision of ₹22680for inputs and training
  • Distribution of Gypsum: 50% of cost plus transport (max ₹750per ha)
  • Plant Protection Equipment: 50% subsidy on manually and power-operated sprayers
  • Training of Farmers: Provision of ₹15000per batch of 50 farmers
  • Distribution of Bio-Pesticides: 50% subsidy (max ₹250per ha)
  • Distribution of Weedicides: 50% subsidy (max ₹500per ha)
  • Subsidy for Water Carrying Pipes: 50% of cost or max ₹15000for pipes up to 800 meters
  • Combined Nutrient Spray for Groundnut: Subsidy of ₹200per ha
  • Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds: Subsidy of ₹1000 per quintal.
  • Distribution of Certified Seeds: 50% of the cost (max ₹1200 per quintal).
  • Compact Block Demonstration: 50% subsidy on inputs (max limits for different crops).
  • Distribution of Rhizobium Packets: 50% subsidy (max ₹100 per ha).
  • Integrated Pest Management Demonstration: Provision of ₹22680 for inputs and training.
  • Distribution of Gypsum: 50% of cost plus transport (max ₹750 per ha).
  • Plant Protection Equipment: 50% subsidy on manually and power-operated sprayers.
  • Training of Farmers: Provision of ₹15000 per batch of 50 farmers.
  • Distribution of Bio-Pesticides: 50% subsidy (max ₹250 per ha).
  • Distribution of Weedicides: 50% subsidy (max ₹500 per ha).
  • Subsidy for Water Carrying Pipes: 50% of cost or max ₹15000 for pipes up to 800 meters.
  • Combined Nutrient Spray for Groundnut: Subsidy of ₹200 per ha.

Eligibility

Farmers can apply for the scheme through various levels of agricultural officers.

Application Process

Offline

To avail the benefits, farmers can approach:

  • Village Level: Assistant Agricultural Officer
  • Block Level: Assistant Seed Officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer / Assistant Director of Agriculture
  • District Level: Joint Director of Agriculture

References

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