District Plan: Inter-Village Road Construction Scheme on Contributory Basis

Description
The scheme “Inter-Village Road Construction Scheme on Contributory Basis” is a sub-component of the District Plan, implemented by the Department of Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to facilitate the easy and timely transportation of sugarcane from farms to purchasing centers and sugar mills by improving inter-village road connectivity in sugarcane-growing areas.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, efforts are made to facilitate the transportation of sugarcane from farms to purchasing centers for farmers and to ensure the supply of fresh sugarcane to sugar mills. Of the total expenditure on the selected routes, 75% is borne through a government grant, while the remaining 25% is contributed by the beneficiary institutions.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiaries of the scheme shall be farmers, sugarcane societies, and sugar mills involved in the transportation of sugarcane within Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the eligible beneficiaries under this scheme?
A: Eligible beneficiaries include farmers, registered sugarcane societies, and sugar mills located in Uttarakhand.
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Q: What is the cost-sharing pattern under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, 75% of the total expenditure on selected road routes is borne by the government grant, and the remaining 25% is contributed by the beneficiary institutions, such as Sugarcane Development Councils.
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Q: How are the roads selected under this scheme?
A: Roads are selected after discussions with public representatives during Gram Sabha meetings at the village level. The approved proposals are then sent to the department for further processing.
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Q: What is the role of the District Magistrate in this scheme?
A: The District Magistrate grants approval for road construction proposals forwarded by the Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner and ensures that the projects align with available funds and scheme guidelines.
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Q: When are funds released for road construction?
A: Funds are released from the government level only after receiving the approved list of roads from the Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner.
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