Sarkari Yojana

Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's IPM Demonstration Cum Training scheme gives Farmer Field Schools ₹17,000/- per 40-hectare cluster to train farmers in integrated pest management and cut pesticide use.

About Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training

Tamil Nadu’s Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department runs the “Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training” scheme, which promotes pest management through demonstrations and training at Farmer Field Schools. Funds are given for every 40-hectare demonstration and training cluster. The aim is to build farmers’ know-how on pest control so they can tackle pests well while depending less on chemical pesticides.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual, University / Institution

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Farmer:

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Only farmers can benefit

Only farmers can benefit.

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Residence in Tamil Nadu is required

Residence in Tamil Nadu is required.

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The farmer must be ready to take up…

The farmer must be ready to take up Integrated Pest Management practices. For Farmer Field Schools:

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The organisation has to be a Farmer Field…

The organisation has to be a Farmer Field School.

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It must want to run Demonstration and Training…

It must want to run Demonstration and Training programmes for farmers.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For Farmer Field Schools:

Financial Assistance: Each Farmers Field School can receive ₹17,000/- for a 40 Ha. demonstration and training under the cluster approach.

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For Farmers:

Training & Demonstration: Farmers learn pest management first-hand at Farmer Field Schools.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Farmer:

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Proof of identity (Aadhar Card, Voter ID)

Proof of identity (Aadhar Card, Voter ID)

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Proof of address (Electricity bill, Ration card)

Proof of address (Electricity bill, Ration card)

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Proof of land ownership

Proof of land ownership

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Other documents (where needed)

Other documents (where needed). Farmer Field Schools:

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Organisation's registration details

Organisation's registration details.

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Other documents (where needed)

Other documents (where needed).

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training through the offline application process outlined below.

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Get the application form from the closest Agricultural…

Get the application form from the closest Agricultural Office.

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Complete the form and attach the required documents,…

Complete the form and attach the required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Hand in the form at the appropriate office

Hand in the form at the appropriate office: Village Level: Give it to the Assistant Agricultural Officer. Block Level: Lodge it with the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer. District Level: Send it to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References