Sarkari Yojana

Fal Podharopan Yojana

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's Fal Podharopan Yojana gives farmers with 0.25 to 4 hectares a 40% to 50% subsidy on fruit orchard costs, paid over three years in a 60:20:20 ratio, for normal, high-density and ultra high-density plantings with or without drip.

About Fal Podharopan Yojana

The Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers the “Fal Podharopan Yojana” to give farmers focused help with fruit growing, factoring in soil conditions, climate and access to irrigation. Farmers planting fruit saplings on 0.25 to 4 hectares get a subsidy of 40% to 50% of the unit cost, paid across three years in a 60:20:20 ratio. Covered fruits are mango, guava, orange, sweet lime, custard apple, plum, sapota, grapes, pomegranate, strawberry, tissue-cultured banana, hybrid-seed papaya, munga and lemon. Both standard and high-density plantings, with or without drip irrigation, qualify, encouraging sustainable, high-yield orchards.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Apr 1999

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Fal Podharopan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The farmer must own private land

The farmer must own private land.

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The minimum land area is 0.25 hectares

The minimum land area is 0.25 hectares.

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The land area must be no more than…

The land area must be no more than 4 hectares.

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There must be sufficient irrigation available for the…

There must be sufficient irrigation available for the fruit plantation.

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The farmer should want to grow fruit crops

The farmer should want to grow fruit crops.

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The farmer should be keenly interested in plantation…

The farmer should be keenly interested in plantation work.

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The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled…

The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste category.

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

Benefits Provided

Fal Podharopan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

A grant-in-aid of 40% to 50% is paid over three years in a 60:20:20 ratio. (Amount in ₹)

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Sr. No. 1. – Constituent:

Normal Distance; Percentage of grant-in-aid: 40% to 50%; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Dripless Irrigation: 60,000; Grant-in-Aid for Dripless Irrigation (60:20:20): 30,000; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Drip Irrigation: 1,00,000; Grant-in-Aid for Drip Irrigation (60:20:20): 40,000

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Sr. No. 2. – Constituent:

High Density; Percentage of grant-in-aid: 40%; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Dripless Irrigation: 1,00,000; Grant-in-Aid for Dripless Irrigation (60:20:20): 40,000; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Drip Irrigation: 1,50,000; Grant-in-Aid for Drip Irrigation (60:20:20): 60,000

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Sr. No. 3. – Constituent:

Ultra High Density; Percentage of grant-in-aid: 40%; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Dripless Irrigation: 1,25,000; Grant-in-Aid for Dripless Irrigation (60:20:20): 40,000; Per Hectare Unit Cost for Drip Irrigation: 2,00,000; Grant-in-Aid for Drip Irrigation (60:20:20): 80,000

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:

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A valid Aadhaar identity card

A valid Aadhaar identity card.

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Documentary proof that the applicant owns the land

Documentary proof that the applicant owns the land.

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A Forest Rights Certificate (where relevant)

A Forest Rights Certificate (where relevant).

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account.

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Records of earlier crops (to confirm the land…

Records of earlier crops (to confirm the land is new or is shifting from food crops to orchards).

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph.

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

1999-04-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Fal Podharopan Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Open the MPFSTS portal of the Horticulture and…

Open the MPFSTS portal of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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Select “Register Online.”

Select “Register Online.”

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Fill the form, entering every detail marked with…

Fill the form, entering every detail marked with an *.

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Upload the necessary documents, for instance land ownership…

Upload the necessary documents, for instance land ownership proof, evidence of irrigation facilities and any certificates linked to eligibility.

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Check all the details, submit, and save or…

Check all the details, submit, and save or print the acknowledgement receipt for later use. Application

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Open the MPFSTS portal of the Horticulture and…

Open the MPFSTS portal of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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Log in with your email, password and the…

Log in with your email, password and the captcha code.

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Choose the scheme you want, complete the required…

Choose the scheme you want, complete the required fields of the form and upload the needed documents.

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Go over the details and submit

Go over the details and submit. Save or print the acknowledgement receipt for later use.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Fal Podharopan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the office of…

During office hours, go to the office of the Deputy/Assistant Director of Horticulture or of the Senior Horticulture Development Officer and ask the staff member assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Fill every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Fill every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if required) and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand in the completed, signed form and documents…

Hand in the completed, signed form and documents to the officer concerned at the office, within the prescribed time limit (if any).

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the officer…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the officer who received the application, and make sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Make sure the application reaches the office within the prescribed time limit, if one applies.

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