Sarkari Yojana
District Plan – Sugarcane Development Scheme
About District Plan – Sugarcane Development Scheme
Forming part of the District Plan, the Sugarcane Development Scheme is run by the Department of Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand. It seeks to lift both the yield and quality of sugarcane in Uttarakhand by giving farmers financial and technical help with better seed production, treatment of seed and soil, and control of pests and diseases. In doing so, it encourages sustainable cultivation and supports the livelihoods of cane growers.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for District Plan - Sugarcane Development Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
You must live in Uttarakhand
You must live in Uttarakhand.
You must be a farmer who grows sugarcane
You must be a farmer who grows sugarcane.
You must hold permanent membership of a cooperative…
You must hold permanent membership of a cooperative sugarcane development society.
You must follow advanced methods of sugarcane cultivation
You must follow advanced methods of sugarcane cultivation.
Your name must appear in the state's land…
Your name must appear in the state's land records.
Benefits Provided
District Plan - Sugarcane Development Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Scheme for Improved Sugarcane Seed Production: Established/base nurseries qualify for a subsidy of ₹1,000/- per hectare (₹2,000/- per hectare for SC/ST farmers), while primary nurseries get ₹500/- per hectare (₹1,000/- per hectare for SC/ST farmers). 1. Seed/Soil Treatment: Chemicals used to treat seed and soil carry a 50% subsidy across all sugar mill areas; the government pays 25%, and the Sugarcane Development Council and the sugar mill split the other 25% equally. 1. Sugarcane Stalk Base (Pedi) Management Program: To shield ratoon cane from pests and diseases, pesticides used for their control attract a 50% subsidy in all sugar mill areas, made up of a 25% government share and a further 25% borne by the Sugarcane Development Council and the sugar mill.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving the farmer's identity
A document proving the farmer's identity
Land ownership or land record papers
Land ownership or land record papers
Particulars of the farmer's bank account
Particulars of the farmer's bank account
Evidence of membership in the relevant cooperative society
Evidence of membership in the relevant cooperative society
Any other supporting papers the department may need
Any other supporting papers the department may need
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for District Plan - Sugarcane Development Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Beneficiary farmers are chosen in stages: the proposal is first discussed with public representatives at the village-level Gram Sabha meeting, the Sugarcane Supervisor then carries out a survey, and departmental officers (Sugarcane Development Inspector, Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector, and Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner) give the final approval.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.