Sarkari Yojana
Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner
About Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner
Goa’s Department of Agriculture launched the “Development of Manures & Fertilizers” scheme, and within it the “Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner” component. Guided by soil test reports, it helps farmers amend their soil, correct pH and nutrient gaps in fertiliser use, and fix key deficiencies such as micronutrients that limit crop productivity. Payment of sanctioned subsidy happens through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS), and offline applications go to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Farmers working land in the State of Goa…
Farmers working land in the State of Goa who have a Krishi card qualify.
Generally, the farmer must be cultivating 0.1 ha…
Generally, the farmer must be cultivating 0.1 ha or more.
Institutions and private limited companies engaged in agriculture…
Institutions and private limited companies engaged in agriculture with a Krishi card can be assisted as well.
To claim help for Soil Conditioners and Micronutrients,…
To claim help for Soil Conditioners and Micronutrients, the farmer needs a Soil Health Card no more than 2 years old, or an equivalent certificate from the Assistant Chemist of the Soil Testing Laboratory (North/South).
Benefits Provided
Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Assistance for the use of Soil Conditioner
Soil conditioners such as Rock phosphate, agricultural lime,…
Soil conditioners such as Rock phosphate, agricultural lime, dolomite, etc. attract a 75% subsidy for all farmer categories, limited to Rs. 6,000/- per ha and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer.
The farmer must first buy and apply the…
The farmer must first buy and apply the soil conditioner in the field, after which the subsidy is released.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Extract (abstract) of the farmer's Krishi Card
Extract (abstract) of the farmer's Krishi Card
A valid Soil Health Card issued for the…
A valid Soil Health Card issued for the farm
Purchase invoice for the soil conditioner
Purchase invoice for the soil conditioner
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner through the offline application process outlined below.
Visit your Zonal Agriculture Officer and take a…
Visit your Zonal Agriculture Officer and take a hard copy of the prescribed form from the staff member designated to distribute and collect applications.
Provide all mandatory information on the form and…
Provide all mandatory information on the form and attach copies of the needed documents, with self-attestation where required.
File the duly signed form and its enclosures…
File the duly signed form and its enclosures with the Zonal Agriculture Officer, keeping to any prescribed timeline.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.