Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment

All farmers who raise seed farms with pulse crops are eligible. Special allocations are available for SC/ST (24%) and Farm Women (20%).

The subsidy is 50% of the cost of the equipment or [?]800/-, whichever is less.

Applications should be submitted to the Assistant Agricultural Officer at the Village Level, Agricultural Officer/Deputy Agricultural Officer at the Block Level, Assistant Director of Agriculture at the Block Level, or the Joint Director of Agriculture at the District Level.

Required documents include proof of identity, proof of land ownership, bill or receipt of purchased equipment(s), proof of seed farm with Pulses crop, caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants), proof of being a Farm Woman (if applicable), and bank account details.

The validity of the scheme is subject to the availability of funds.

Yes, 24% of the subsidy allocation is reserved for SC/ST farmers and 20% for Farm Women.

No, the scheme is specifically for farmers who raise seed farms with Pulses crops.

Status of the application can be checked by contacting the office where the applicant has submitted the application.

If the application is rejected, the applicant may contact the respective agricultural officer for more details.