Distribution of Vegetable Seeds Minikit & Fruits Minikit at Free of Cost

Description
The scheme “Distribution of Vegetable Seeds Minikit & Fruits Minikit at Free of Cost" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, all the horticulture growers of rural & urban areas are provided with vegetable seeds minikit & fruits minikit worth ₹250/‐ free of cost, for the establishment of nutritional gardens in rural / urban areas.

Benefits
• 100% Subsidy, i.e. Distribution of Vegetable Seeds Minikit & Fruits Minikit Worth of ₹250/‐ Free of Cost, through Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and the Office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (Horticulture), for the establishment of nutritional gardens in rural / urban areas.
• Seasonality: During Aadipattam / Thaipattam.

Eligibility Criteria
1. All horticulture growers of rural & urban areas are eligible.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (Horticulture). and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the ap…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (Horticulture). and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.

Step 2: 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).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: 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 ac…
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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.

Required Documents
• In the case of land owners cultivating their land, a copy of the farmer identity card containing the details of survey numbers and the extent of land holding needs to be submitted along with the application form.
• If no identity card is issued to the farmer to date a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.
• The tenants cultivating lands owned by religious Institutions/Wakfs/Mutts/Trusts/ Municipalities shall produce a letter of consent from the authority of the institutions concerned as prescribed by the Department.
• Further, tenants shall produce a cultivation certificate from the land owner or Agriculture Department / Revenue Department who carried out joint verification for the purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the significance of Seasonality in the scheme?
A: The distribution of minikits occurs during Aadipattam / Thaipattam.

Q: What documentation is needed for tenants cultivating lands owned by religious Institutions/Wakfs/Mutts/Trusts/ Municipalities?
A: Tenants need a letter of consent from the relevant authority and a cultivation certificate from the landowner or Agriculture Department/Revenue Department.

Q: What documents are required if no identity card is issued to the farmer?
A: A copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.

Q: What documents are mandatory for landowners cultivating their land?
A: A copy of the farmer identity card and details of survey numbers and land holding extent need to be submitted.

Q: What role do Agricultural officers (Horticulture) play in the scheme?
A: They conduct periodic field inspections to verify cultivation progress, coordinating with the Agricultural Officers of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
A: All horticulture growers in rural & urban areas are eligible.

Q: What is the subsidy provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers 100% subsidy, distributing minikits worth [?]250/- free of cost.

Q: How are the vegetable seeds minikit & fruits minikit distributed under this scheme?
A: The distribution is facilitated through Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) & Office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (Horticulture).

Q: Who approves the list of beneficiaries?
A: The list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).

Q: Where can the final list of beneficiaries be found?
A: The final list is displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Q: How long is the provisional list of beneficiaries open for objections during social auditing?
A: The provisional list is open for objections for a period of 10 days in the Horticultural wing of the Department/Uzhavar Uthaviyagams and on the department's portal.

Q: What is the role of Agricultural officers (Horticulture) in the application process?
A: They maintain a register for application receipt, conduct field inspections to verify cultivation progress, and coordinate with Agricultural Officers of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.