Sarkari Yojana
“Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme” by the Coconut Development Board
About “Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme” by the Coconut Development Board
The “Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme” by the Coconut Development Board was rolled out by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. It channels financial support to coconut farmers via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for laying demonstration plots and building organic manure units.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Every category of coconut grower qualifies, provided they…
Every category of coconut grower qualifies, provided they hold a farmer identity card or authenticated land records/documents.
Benefits Provided
"Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Laying of Demonstration Plot (LoDP):
Financial assistance of ₹ 35,000/‐ per hectare, paid in two yearly instalments.
Construction of Organic Manure Unit:
Financial assistance ranging from ₹ 40,000/‐ to ₹ 60,000/‐ per unit, on a pro‐rata basis, for unit sizes between 1200 cubic feet and 150 cubic feet (60 x 8 x 2.5 ft to 15 x 5 x 2 ft).
Once expenditure sanction is obtained as per norms,…
Once expenditure sanction is obtained as per norms, the eligible subsidy is credited to the beneficiary's account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The final beneficiary list is put up on…
The final beneficiary list is put up on the notice boards of the Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Landowners cultivating their own land must submit a…
Landowners cultivating their own land must submit a copy of their farmer identity card showing survey numbers and land extent, along with the application.
Farmers without an identity card so far must…
Farmers without an identity card so far must instead submit a copy of the land document — a sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will.
Tenants cultivating land owned by religious institutions, Wakfs,…
Tenants cultivating land owned by religious institutions, Wakfs, Mutts, Trusts, or Municipalities must produce a consent letter from the concerned institution's authority, as the Department prescribes.
Tenants must also produce a cultivation certificate from…
Tenants must also produce a cultivation certificate from the landowner, or from the Agriculture or Revenue Department official who conducted the joint verification.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, visit the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers'…
During office hours, visit the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centre) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and ask the Agricultural Officer for a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
Fill in every mandatory field, paste a signed…
Fill in every mandatory field, paste a signed passport-size photograph where required, and attach self-attested copies of the necessary documents.
Submit the completed, signed form along with the…
Submit the completed, signed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Once the application is received, it is logged…
Once the application is received, it is logged in the receipt register and a unique number is allotted to the applicant, which serves as the acknowledgment and reference for all future correspondence.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.