Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture

Description
The scheme “Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture IHDPDA " was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers are provided subsidy through DBT Direct Benefit Transfer mode for Organic Manures for Coconut Palms, Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purpose, Mud Pots or Cement Pots, Plant Protection Chemicals, Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purpose, Biogas Unit, Planting Materials and Vegetable Seeds, Compensation for Disease Affected/ Unproductive Palms, Back Ended Investment Subsidy.

Benefits
• Organic Manures for Coconut Palms @ 75% Subsidy.
• Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purpose @ 50% Subsidy.
• Mud Pots or Cement Pots @ 50% Subsidy.
• Plant Protection Chemicals @ 50% Subsidy.
• Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purpose@ 50% Subsidy.
• Biogas Unit @50% Subsidy.
• Planting Materials and Vegetable Seeds @ 75% Subsidy.
• Compensation for Disease Affected/ Unproductive Palms @ ₹250/palm.
• Back Ended Investment Subsidy @ 50 % of Cultivation Cost.

Eligibility Criteria
1. All farmers are eligible.
2. _*The Agricultural officer (Mahe) shall maintain a separate register in the prescribed format for the receipt of applications and conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation._

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare/ Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres)/ Agricultural Officer, Mahe and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare/ Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres)/ Agricultural Officer, Mahe and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

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 subsidy percentage for organic manures for coconut palms under IHDPDA?
A: 75% subsidy is provided for organic manures for coconut palms.

Q: What assistance is offered for agricultural tools and implements, and at what subsidy rate?
A: Tools and implements for agricultural purposes are subsidized at 50%.

Q: What subsidy is provided for mud pots or cement pots in the Mahe region?
A: Mud pots or cement pots are subsidized at a rate of 50%.

Q: How much compensation is given for disease-affected or unproductive palms?
A: [?]250 per palm is provided as compensation for disease-affected or unproductive palms.

Q: What subsidy is applicable for motor pumpsets used for irrigation purposes?
A: Motor pumpsets for irrigation purpose are subsidized at 50%.

Q: At what rate is the subsidy provided for biogas units under IHDPDA?
A: Biogas units are subsidized at 50%.

Q: What subsidy percentage is given for planting materials and vegetable seeds?
A: Planting materials and vegetable seeds are subsidized at 75%.

Q: What is the eligibility criterion for availing the Back-ended Investment Subsidy?
A: All farmers are eligible to avail the Back-ended Investment Subsidy.

Q: What documents are required for landowners cultivating their land to apply for the scheme?
A: Landowners need to submit a farmer identity card or, if not available, a copy of the land document.

Q: What steps are tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions required to follow?
A: Tenants need a letter of consent from the concerned authority and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.

Q: How is the subsidy amount determined for beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy is determined on a pro-rata basis as per the pattern of assistance.

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