Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board
in Puducherry
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Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board in Puducherry
Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
Through the scheme “Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden (R&R)" by the Coconut Development Board, the coconut farmers are provided financial assistance through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode for the cutting & removal, replanting, and for integrated management practices.
Eligibility Criteria
All categories of coconut farmers with farmer's identity cards/ authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
Benefits
Cutting & Removal @ ₹ 1,000/‐ per palm subject to a maximum of ₹ 32,000/ per hectare.
Assistance for Replanting @ ₹ 40 per seedling subject to a maximum of ₹ 4,000.
Integrated Management Practices @ ₹ 17,500/‐ per hectare in two annual installments, for upto 4 hectares per farmer.
Seasonality: Annually.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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 in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the appl…
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coconut farmers receive [?]1,000 per palm, with a maximum limit of [?]32,000 per hectare for cutting & removal.