What you get
One Time Assistance | - Mango: ₹ 12,250. | - Guava: ₹ 5,830. | - Sapota: ₹ 2,300. | - Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000. | Bi‐annual Assistance (Two Seasons Per Year) - Thai and Aadi Pattams | - Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000. | - Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500. | - Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750. | Annual Assistance | - Coconut: ₹ 7,500. | - Tapioca: ₹ 12,500. | - Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha. | _The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms._ | _The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams._
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Where are applications invited for the scheme?
Advertisements inviting applications are published in local leading Tamil dailies.
What is the requirement for tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions?
Tenants need a letter of consent from the authority of the institution and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.
What documentation is needed if no identity card is issued to the farmer?
In the absence of an identity card, a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.
Where can the final list of beneficiaries be found?
The final list is displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
How is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
The eligible subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
What are the eligible subsidy amounts for Bi‐annual Assistance covering Thai and Aadi Pattams?
Hybrid vegetables receive [?]5,000, Country Vegetables get [?]12,500, and Winter Vegetables are eligible for [?]18,750.
Which crops fall under the Annual Assistance category of the scheme?
Coconut, Tapioca, and Betel Vine, with the latter not exceeding [?]50,000/- per hectare.
What are the benefits provided under the One Time Assistance category for this scheme?
Farmers can receive [?]12,250 for Mango, [?]5,830 for Guava, [?]2,300 for Sapota, and [?]25,000 for other fruits.
What is the objective of the "Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" scheme?
Farmers with authenticated land records can receive financial assistance for cultivating horticulture crops like Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
The final list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).
Where is the provisional list of beneficiaries placed for social auditing, and for how long?
The provisional list is placed in the Horticultural wing of the Department/Uzhavar Uthaviyagams for ten days, allowing objections. It is also hosted on the Department's portal for public scrutiny.
How is the subsidy amount calculated?
The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the pattern of assistance.