Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp
in Maharashtra
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Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp in Maharashtra
Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Maharashtra.
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Scheme Overview
The project aims to enhance climate-resilience and profitability of smallholder farming systems in 15 project districts of Maharashtra through promotion of climate resilient technology and commodity value chain across approximately 5,000 drought-prone and/or sodicity/salinity affected villages.
Eligibility Criteria
1) Farmers producer companies under the project in the district, registered farmer groups/self-help groups in the project village.
2) In the project, FPC’s registered with a minimum of 100 members from the district will be eligible to avail benefits under the agribusiness components.
3) For the project, any eligible group of interested/qualified farmers/women/landless individuals registered with any govt. department (e.g., ATMA, MAVIM, MSRLM etc.) selected in the village can apply for the Prime Minister's Farmer Scheme, based on the family's eligibility criteria (husband, wife, and dependent children over 18 years of age). The explanation of the family's composition from different families within the group, with a minimum of 11 members in each family, is necessary. The benefits of the agribusiness components should not be directed solely towards one family; attention should be paid to this aspect.
4) The financial condition of applicant farmers' producer companies/registered farmers/self help groups is proposed to be capable enough to establish and operate agricultural input service centers/industries.
5) The project mandates that loans sanctioned to farmers' producer companies/registered banks/financial institutions for projects exceeding Rs. 20.00 lakhs must be approved. The approved amount of the existing loan should be at least 1.25 times the minimum grant aid.
6) The proposal of Rs. 20.00 lakhs will be funded through self-financing. In such proposals, assurance should be given that the required funds are available in the registered bank account of the group/company or will be raised from the members (include this decision in the company/group resolution). While providing financial assistance under the project, the expenditure incurred for the project from the bank account of the group/company will be considered eligible for reimbursement.
7) If there's a loan involved, it's essential for the farmers' producer company and registered farmers/self help groups to enter into a tripartite agreement with the registered bank/financial institution and the relevant project management authority.
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Benefits
1) Back ended financial subsidies for Farmers to adopt climate resilient agricultural initiatives in their farms
2) Financial assistance available for protected cultivation techniques such as Poly House, Poly Tunnels, etc.
3) Subsidy also available for on farm water conservation activities such as Drip, Sprinklers, Farm Pond, Farm Pond linings, etc.
4) Climate Resilient seed production also covered
5) Special assistance for Farmer Producing Organizations/companies and Self Help Groups
6) Disbursement through Aadhaar enabled payment system
7) Privilege given to women, person with disabilities and landless labourers
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Aadhaar Number |
| 2 | 2) Land details – 8A & 7/12 extract |
| 3 | 3) Cast certificate (for applicants from SC ST communities) |
| 4 | 4) Landless certificate (for landless farmers & labourers) |
| 5 | 5) Death certificate of husband (for Widows) |
| 6 | 6) Divorce certificate (for divorcee female) |
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How to Apply in Maharashtra
Application Link: https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in
Online Application Link: https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in
Step 01: Registration
Online Step 01: Registration
Step 02: Application
Online Step 02: Application
Step 03: Pre-sanction by Agriculture officer
Online Step 03: Pre-sanction by Agriculture officer
Step 04: Work completion by farmer
Online Step 04: Work completion by farmer
Step 05: Payment request by farmer
Online Step 05: Payment request by farmer
Step 06: Payment approval by the project
Online Step 06: Payment approval by the project
Step 07: Payment disbursement in Aadhaar linked bank account of the beneficiary farmer
Online Step 07: Payment disbursement in Aadhaar linked bank account of the beneficiary farmer
Common questions in Maharashtra
Who can apply for Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp in Maharashtra?
Eligible residents of Maharashtra who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp in Maharashtra?
Applicants in Maharashtra typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 17 January 2018 through 17 January 2018, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Small and marginal farmers with land holding upto 5 Ha will get financial assistance upto 80% for implementing climate resilient activities such as drip, sprinklers, farm-pond, shade-net, poly-tunnels, etc on their farms