Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) .. y Insurance protection for notified food crops, oilseeds and annual horticultural/commercial crops.. y Uniform maximum premium for all farmers like PMFBY: a) Kharif season - 2% of sum assured. Under the scheme, Soil Health Card will be provided to all farm holdings in the country at an interval of 2 years to enable the farmers to apply appropriate recommended doses of nutrients for crop production and improving soil health and its fertility.
Whom to Contact?
Crop protection products Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biopesticides, bioagents, micronutrients, biofertilizers etc., @ 50% of cost limited to Rs.
What to do?
What You Can Get?
To create additional agricultural marketing infrastructure projects, including storage projects across the country, the government has approved relaunch of the AMI sub-scheme for the period co-extensive with the 14th Finance Commission. Agricultural Marketing Advisor (AMI), Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), CGO Complex, NH-IV, Faridabad (Haryana) Tel. Email: [email protected].
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING
- Programme implementation through Service providers/states 1. Cluster formation and Capacity
- PGS Certification through Regional Councils/ Zonal councils 3. Service charges to RCs
- Incentive to farmers through DBT 5. Incentive to farmers for
- Value addition, marketing and publicity
Farmers interested in forming an FPO may contact the Director of the concerned Department/Small Farmer Agri-business Consortium for further information (Email Id: [email protected]. Participatory Guarantee System under PGS-India Program will be the key approach to quality assurance under PKVY.
MISSION ORGANIC VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTH EASTERN REGION
12,000/- per ha (40% of the cost) to meet the expenditure on planting material and material cost for INM/IPM etc. 20,000/- per ha (40% of the cost) to meet the expenditure on planting material and material cost for INM/IPM etc.
Aromatic Plants (For a maximum area of 4 hectares/beneficiary) i) Cost intensive
Flowers (for a maximum of 2 ha / beneficiary) . i) Cut flowers 40% of the cost for small and marginal farmers and 25% of the cost for farmers of other categories in general areas, 50% of the cost in NE.
Plantation Crops (For a maximum area of 4 hectares/beneficiary) i) Cashew and
50% of the total cost subject to a maximum of Rs. No. Type of Assistance Criteria for Assistance/ Maximum Limit Scheme / .. units Zone 11. Creation of water resources.. i) Community tanks / in farm ponds / in farm water tanks using plastic lining / RCC. 100% of cost for irrigation of 10 ha of command area, pond size 100mx100mx03m or any other smaller size on proportionate basis depending on the command area or use of minimum 500 micron plastic films or RCC lining, owned and managed by a community/group farmer. However, for non-MNREGS beneficiaries, assistance towards the entire cost including construction of pond/reservoir as well as lining can be availed under the scheme.
For smaller ponds/dug pits, charges are allowed on a pro-rata basis depending on the command area.
Green House structure (a) Fan & Pad
Promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) i) Promotion of
Organic Farming i) Adoption of
Credit Linked Deterioration Subsidy @ 35% of cost of project in general areas and 50%. of costs in case Hilly &. Scheduled areas for individual entrepreneurs. performance) Credit Linked Deterioration Subsidy @ 35% of cost of project in general areas and 50%. Credit Linked Deterioration Subsidy @ 35%. of the cost of project in general areas and 50% of cost in case of Hilly &.
Credit Linked Deterioration Subsidy @ 35% of cost of project in general areas and 50%.. of cost in case of Hilly &. Credit Linked Deterioration Subsidy @ 35% of the capital cost of project in general areas and 50% in case of Hilly &.
A) Development of Commercial Horticulture i) Open field
Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for construction/ expansion/ Modernization of Cold Storage and Storage for Horticulture Products
Type of assistance Criteria for assistance/maximum scheme/. No. Type of assistance Criteria for assistance / maximum limit Scheme / .. unit Area ii) Cold Storage. Units Type 2 - PEB structure for multi-temperature and product use, more than 6 chambers (of <250 tons) and basic material handling equipment. iii) Cold storage units Type-2 with additional technology for Controlled Atmosphere.
Coconut Development Board
No. Type of Assistance Criteria for Assistance/ Maximum Limit Scheme / .. unit Area ii) Cold storage.
Production and distribution of quality planting material i) Distribution of
No. Type of assistance Criteria for assistance/ maximum limit Scheme / .. unit Area B) expansion of area with coconut .. a) Normal area 25% of cost, for a maximum of 4 ha per beneficiary, in two equal installments.
Technology Mission on Coconut
- Development and adoption of technologies for management of insect pests and disease affected gardens
- Development and adoption of technologies for processing and product diversification a) Development of Technology
In case of high value agriculture in the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep 50% of the project cost.
Replanting & Rejuvenation of Old Coconut Gardens a) Cutting &
75% of the premium cost, out of which 50% of the insurance premium from CDB and 25% from the state government.
Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme
Whom to Contact
Beekeeping
Why Beekeeping?
N. Components Rates of assistance approved under MIDH (NHM/ HMNeH)
- Human Resource Dev.(HRD) activities
Beekeepers/farmers are requested to practice scientific beekeeping, inter alia, which includes extraction of honey only from Honey/Super Chamber, use of queen excluder, use of food grade plastic honey containers, honey extractors manufactured by SS , etc.
Whom to Contact ?
Construction of building, receiving shed, drying platform
The implementing agencies will have the flexibility to set up a seed processing plant of desired capacity as assessed by them and assistance will be provided on a pro-rata basis. The financial support for the construction of various types of seed storage systems, including pallets/package lids, sprayers, dusters, etc.
National Seed Reserve 16 Seed of short
The Authority for the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPV&FR) was established under the PPV&FR Act, 2001 to provide intellectual property rights to plant breeders, researchers and farmers who have developed plant varieties (new and existing). The PPV&FR Authority registers farmers' varieties and also awards prizes/rewards/recognitions to farming communities and farmers engaged in conservation of plant genetic resources.
FARMERS’ VARIETY REGISTRATION
What can you do ?
What you will get ?
PLANT GENOME SAVIOR (PGS) AWARD
Sub - Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
MECHANIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY
- Land Development, tillage and seed bed preparation equipments
- Sowing, Planting, Reaping and Digging Equipments
- Inter Cultivation Equipments
- Equipments for Residue management/Hay and Forage
- Harvesting & Threshing Equipments (Operated by engine/
- Chaff Cutter (Operated by engine/
- Sowing , Planting ,Reaping and Digging Equipments
- Equipments for Residue Management/Hay and Forage Equipments
- Land Development ,tillage and seed bed preparation equipments
- Sowing , Planting , Reaping and Digging Equipments
- Harvesting & Threshing Equipments (Operated by engine/
- Equipments for Residue management/Hay and Forage
- Sowing and Planting Equipments
- Harvesting & Threshing Equipments
- Inter Cultivation Equipments
The maximum allowable assistance subsidy for machinery/. x) Furrow opener (xi) Bund ex (xii) Bark breaker (xiii) Rotopuddler (xiv) Rotocultivator (xv) Power Harrow. Waste Management Equipment/Hay and Forage Equipment:. ii) Copper Frond Coconut, Rs. iii) Rake (small capacity) Rs. viii) Straw Cutter/Grasser/Mulcher Mounted Type 5 ft. Reversible Mechanical Plow (2 . end) Rs. xix) Reversible Mechanical Plow (3 . end) Rs. xxi) Canal Makers (PTO operated) Rs. xxii) Former Bund (PTO operated) Rs. xxiii) Loader Dozer (Tractor . operated) Rs. xxiv) Power Harrow (PTO operated) Rs. xxix) Power Harrow (PTO operated) Rs.
Assistance Maximum admissible subsidy per Machine/. xix) Aqua ferti sowing drill Rs. xx) Raised bed planter with slant. Assistance Maximum admissible subsidy per Machine/. xi) All types of boiler/steamer/dryer (for all types of horticulture/foodgrain/oilseed crops). xiii).
PTO – Power Take Off
Contact them or any other state government official in agriculture and allied departments to get answers to your queries, information about any scheme/. Get accurate information from the web and register your farm through a handheld device. Listen to agriculture related programs on Doordarshan channel (18 regional, 1 national, 180 low power transmitters), FM radio stations (96) or even some private channels to get the latest knowledge and information.
Get selected information and services from the web via interactive SMS (USSD) without internet on your mobile phone. Access the Farmer Portal directly or via Internet Kiosk/Shared Service Center to get location specific information (including practice package, dealer list, crop tips, etc.) Avail Farmer SMS Portal by registering through Kisan Call Center or common.
TRAINING AND EXTENSION FOR FARMERS
No. Type of Assistance Pattern of Assistance for the activity Scheme/ Component 16 Exposure visit of farmers within
One farmer will be allowed a maximum of one presentation for an area of one hectare of each crop.
No. Type of Assistance Pattern of Assistance for the activity Scheme/ Component
Type of assistance Pattern of assistance for the activity Scheme/ Component26 Trials on High density planting.
No. Type of Assistance Pattern of Assistance for the activity Scheme/ Component 26 Trials on High Density Planting
Skill Development Programmes Salient Features
Pattern of Assistance
Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)
Features
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (AC&ABC) Scheme
Kisan Call Centre (KCC) Features
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Farmers Portal
Kisan Suvidha
Credit Facility to Farmers
No. Credit Facility Quantum of Assistance
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
- Joint Secretary (Cooperation), Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
- Regional Offices of NAFED & SFAC located in State Capitals
- District Level Offices of Cooperative Marketing/Commodities Federations
- Marketing Cooperative Societies at Tehsil Level and FPOs /FPCs at Block Level
Through the operations of the Price Support Scheme (PSS), farmers are guaranteed to receive the guaranteed minimum price in case the market price of that particular commodity falls below the MSP. i) Farmers – the PMM for the specific commodity is paid in full to the farmers, in case the prices are below the PMM. ii) Central Agencies - Losses incurred to central agencies are fully reimbursed by the Government of India. Use light trap/sticky trap/pheromone trap for monitoring and mass capture of pests. Use parasitoids and predators for biological control of insects/pests and antagonists for diseases and bioagents for weed management.
Use chemical pesticides only if the above measures are not effective, that too according to the recommendation of the experts. In case of any pesticide poisoning, contact a doctor immediately, also carry the empty container and information booklet of the pesticide used.
PLANT PROTECTION
No. Type of Assistance Quantum of Assistance Scheme/Component
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
No. Type of Assistance Quantum of Assistance Scheme
Construction of silo pit of 2100-2500 cubic feet with brick and cement mortar (either underground or above ground) with supply of chaff cutter and scale. 100% assistance for silage making unit consisting of Silo Pit Chaff Cutter and Weigh Balance limited to Rs. Small village level storage / packaging / processing unit for value addition to the production of the farming system to achieve better economic returns.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry under NMSA
Tree Planting with Agricultural Crops What to do?
What you can get?
National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
No. Tentative Activities Indicative unit cost
Promotion of bamboo treatment and preservation 1. Establishment of
Making Incense Sticks 25 (Project Based) -do- Fabric/Fiber Extraction 50 (Project Based) -do-. Preliminary activities Indicative unit costs. upper limit)(Rs in lakh) Relief Pattern Common Facility Centre. Institutions for the development of design etc., 50% subsidy for the machine manufacturing units that develop these machines.
Skill Development and awareness campaign (upto 5% of allocation) i)Training of Farmers/
Skills development and awareness campaign (up to 5% of allocation) i) Training of Farmers/. Tentative activities Indicative cost per unit. Upper limit) (Rs in lakh) Pattern of assistance 2. Farmers and agro-based industries have been linked for the first time by the Government of India. Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) / Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) will be promoted so that farmers can organize themselves.
A Contract Farming Facility (CFF) has been made available to promote contract farming and services at the village/Panchayat level. Providing dispute resolution is done at the lowest level, so that it is possible to get there and deal with the disputes as early as possible.
MODEL CONTRACT FARMING ACT 2018
Contract farm sponsors will have no rights to transfer and remove land ownership, title and owners. According to the contract, the purchase of a full amount of one or more agricultural products, livestock or agricultural products is ensured by contract, in the pre-agreed amount. In this act, care has been taken that under no circumstances the claim of the tenants for the land will not be valid.
The lessee can receive institutional loans, insurance and disaster relief so that he can invest more and more in agriculture. In order to resolve the dispute between landlord and tenant, the Civil Court has made provision for "Special Land Court".
MODEL AGRICULTURE LAND LEASING ACT 2016
This is a very important step for land reforms that catered to the needs of landlords and tenants. With this deed, the landlord can legally lease the land for agriculture and related activities by agreement.
