Sarkari Yojana
“Protected Cultivation” Component of “Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)” Scheme
About “Protected Cultivation” Component of “Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)” Scheme
Falling under the “Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)” scheme, itself part of the Centrally Sponsored National Horticulture Mission (NHM) run by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the “Protected Cultivation” component is carried out locally by Puducherry’s Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare. Farmers taking up protected cultivation can obtain a Poly House, a Shade Net House (tubular structure), or plastic mulching material at subsidised prices.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Protected Cultivation" Component of "Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a resident/native of Puducherry
The applicant must be a resident/native of Puducherry.
The applicant must be engaged in farming
The applicant must be engaged in farming.
Benefits Provided
"Protected Cultivation" Component of "Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Poly House
Poly House: A naturally ventilated tubular-structure unit is available at a subsidised rate of ₹467.50 per square meter.- Shade Net House (Tubular Structure): Offered at a subsidised rate of ₹355 per square meter, capped at 4,000 square meters per beneficiary.- Plastic Mulching: A subsidy of ₹10,000 per hectare is given, limited to 2 hectares per beneficiary.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A farmer identity card
A farmer identity card.
A family food ration card
A family food ration card.
A voter identity card
A voter identity card.
A residence-cum-nativity certificate issued by the Revenue Department
A residence-cum-nativity certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
A detailed project statement
A detailed project statement.
A soil and water test certificate
A soil and water test certificate.
A detailed drawing of the proposed shade net/green…
A detailed drawing of the proposed shade net/green hut setup.
A map of the land
A map of the land.
An electricity bill receipt
An electricity bill receipt.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Protected Cultivation" Component of "Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)" Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, the applicant can visit the…
During office hours, the applicant can visit the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and ask the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Horti-NHM) for a hard copy of the prescribed format. OR The applicant may instead print out the prescribed format of the form themselves.
Every mandatory field on the form should be…
Every mandatory field on the form should be filled in, a passport-sized photograph pasted and signed across (if needed), and self-attested copies of the required documents attached.
The completed, signed form along with the documents…
The completed, signed form along with the documents should be submitted to the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chemistry).
Once the application is received, it is logged…
Once the application is received, it is logged in the receipt register and assigned a unique number, which acts as the acknowledgment and reference for all future correspondence.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.