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Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
Agriculture Department, Puducherry
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Overview
Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
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Description
The scheme “Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Benefits
• Mango: ₹ 12,250.
• Guava: ₹ 5,830.
• Sapota: ₹ 2,300.
• Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000.
• Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000.
• Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500.
• Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750.
• Coconut: ₹ 7,500.
• Tapioca: ₹ 12,500.
• Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha.
• *The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
• *The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Eligibility Criteria
1. All categories of farmers with farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
2. _*The Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) shall conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagams._
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) 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).
Offline
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 Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
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…
Offline
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.
Step 5: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 6: Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 7: Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 8: Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 9: Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 10: Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 11: Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 12: Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 13: Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Cultivable Land Details (Own / Lease).
• Farmer Identity Card.
• FMB Field Map.
• 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: Where are applications invited for the scheme?
A: Advertisements inviting applications are published in local leading Tamil dailies.
Q: What is the requirement for tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions?
A: Tenants need a letter of consent from the authority of the institution and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.
Q: What documentation is needed if no identity card is issued to the farmer?
A: In the absence of an identity card, a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.
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 is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The eligible subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
Q: What are the eligible subsidy amounts for Bi‐annual Assistance covering Thai and Aadi Pattams?
A: Hybrid vegetables receive [?]5,000, Country Vegetables get [?]12,500, and Winter Vegetables are eligible for [?]18,750.
Q: Which crops fall under the Annual Assistance category of the scheme?
A: Coconut, Tapioca, and Betel Vine, with the latter not exceeding [?]50,000/- per hectare.
Q: What are the benefits provided under the One Time Assistance category for this scheme?
A: Farmers can receive [?]12,250 for Mango, [?]5,830 for Guava, [?]2,300 for Sapota, and [?]25,000 for other fruits.
Q: What is the objective of the "Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" scheme?
A: Farmers with authenticated land records can receive financial assistance for cultivating horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Q: Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
A: The final list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).
Q: Where is the provisional list of beneficiaries placed for social auditing, and for how long?
A: The provisional list is placed in the Horticultural wing of the Department/Uzhavar Uthaviyagams for ten days, allowing objections. It is also hosted on the Department's portal for public scrutiny.
Q: How is the subsidy amount calculated?
A: The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the pattern of assistance.
The scheme “Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Benefits
• Mango: ₹ 12,250.
• Guava: ₹ 5,830.
• Sapota: ₹ 2,300.
• Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000.
• Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000.
• Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500.
• Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750.
• Coconut: ₹ 7,500.
• Tapioca: ₹ 12,500.
• Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha.
• *The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
• *The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Eligibility Criteria
1. All categories of farmers with farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
2. _*The Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) shall conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagams._
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) 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).
Offline
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 Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
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…
Offline
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.
Step 5: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 6: Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 7: Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 8: Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 9: Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 10: Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 11: Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 12: Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 13: Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Cultivable Land Details (Own / Lease).
• Farmer Identity Card.
• FMB Field Map.
• 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: Where are applications invited for the scheme?
A: Advertisements inviting applications are published in local leading Tamil dailies.
Q: What is the requirement for tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions?
A: Tenants need a letter of consent from the authority of the institution and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.
Q: What documentation is needed if no identity card is issued to the farmer?
A: In the absence of an identity card, a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.
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 is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The eligible subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
Q: What are the eligible subsidy amounts for Bi‐annual Assistance covering Thai and Aadi Pattams?
A: Hybrid vegetables receive [?]5,000, Country Vegetables get [?]12,500, and Winter Vegetables are eligible for [?]18,750.
Q: Which crops fall under the Annual Assistance category of the scheme?
A: Coconut, Tapioca, and Betel Vine, with the latter not exceeding [?]50,000/- per hectare.
Q: What are the benefits provided under the One Time Assistance category for this scheme?
A: Farmers can receive [?]12,250 for Mango, [?]5,830 for Guava, [?]2,300 for Sapota, and [?]25,000 for other fruits.
Q: What is the objective of the "Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" scheme?
A: Farmers with authenticated land records can receive financial assistance for cultivating horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Q: Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
A: The final list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).
Q: Where is the provisional list of beneficiaries placed for social auditing, and for how long?
A: The provisional list is placed in the Horticultural wing of the Department/Uzhavar Uthaviyagams for ten days, allowing objections. It is also hosted on the Department's portal for public scrutiny.
Q: How is the subsidy amount calculated?
A: The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the pattern of assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
1
All categories of farmers with farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
2
_*The Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) shall conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagams._
Benefits
Mango: ₹ 12,250.
Guava: ₹ 5,830.
Sapota: ₹ 2,300.
Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000.
Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000.
Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500.
Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750.
Coconut: ₹ 7,500.
Tapioca: ₹ 12,500.
Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha.
*The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
*The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | Cultivable Land Details (Own / Lease). |
| 3 | Farmer Identity Card. |
| 4 | FMB Field Map. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Further, tenants shall produce a cultivation certificate from the land owner or Agriculture Department / Revenue Department who carried out joint verification for the purpose. |
How to Apply
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
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).
Offline 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 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagam.
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…
Offline 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.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
6
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
7
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
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Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
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Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
10
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
11
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
12
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online *Track Your Application here * Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Frequently Asked Questions
Advertisements inviting applications are published in local leading Tamil dailies.
Sources and references
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