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District Plan: Inter-Village Road Construction Scheme on Contributory Basis

The scheme aims to facilitate the easy and timely transportation of sugarcane from farms to purchasing centers and sugar mills by improving inter-village road connectivity in sugarcane-growing areas.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under the scheme, efforts are made to facilitate the transportation of sugarcane from farms to purchasing centers for farmers and to ensure the supply of fresh sugarcane to sugar mills. Of the total expenditure on the selected routes, 75% is borne through a government grant, while the remaining 25% is contributed by the beneficiary institutions.

Who can apply

The beneficiaries of the scheme shall be farmers, sugarcane societies, and sugar mills involved in the transportation of sugarcane within Uttarakhand.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who are the eligible beneficiaries under this scheme?

Eligible beneficiaries include farmers, registered sugarcane societies, and sugar mills located in Uttarakhand.

What is the cost-sharing pattern under the scheme?

Under the scheme, 75% of the total expenditure on selected road routes is borne by the government grant, and the remaining 25% is contributed by the beneficiary institutions, such as Sugarcane Development Councils.

How are the roads selected under this scheme?

Roads are selected after discussions with public representatives during Gram Sabha meetings at the village level. The approved proposals are then sent to the department for further processing.

What is the role of the District Magistrate in this scheme?

The District Magistrate grants approval for road construction proposals forwarded by the Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner and ensures that the projects align with available funds and scheme guidelines.

When are funds released for road construction?

Funds are released from the government level only after receiving the approved list of roads from the Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner.