Sugarcane Nursery Premium Sub-Scheme of the Crop Production Technology Scheme gives cash support to farmers in Puducherry for raising seed material for sugarcane. Eligible farmers get a nursery premium of ₹4,000 for raising 10 Ares (25 Cents) of sugarcane nursery, which is enough seed material to plant one hectare.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the Union Territory of Puducherry runs this sub-scheme as part of the wider Crop Production Technology scheme. The support helps farmers meet the cost of growing quality seed cane, so they can plant sugarcane without depending fully on outside seed sources.
Sugarcane Nursery Premium Sub-Scheme of the Crop Production Technology Scheme
The scheme is open to all categories of farmers of the Puducherry region who hold a valid Farmers Identity Card. It is a state level cash assistance scheme, and the benefit is paid after the nursery crop is raised and the setts are distributed to growers.
Under the scheme, a farmer who raises 10 Ares (25 Cents) of sugarcane nursery receives a nursery premium of ₹4,000. This amount is meant to cover part of the cost of producing the seed material needed for one hectare of sugarcane planting.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sugarcane Nursery Premium Sub-Scheme |
| Level | State |
| State | Puducherry |
| Beneficiaries | Individual Farmers |
| Benefit Type | Cash Assistance |
| Benefit Amount | ₹4,000 for 10 Ares (25 Cents) of nursery |
| Nodal Department | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Puducherry |
Benefits
Eligible farmers receive a nursery premium of ₹4,000 for raising 10 Ares (25 Cents) of sugarcane nursery. This quantity of nursery is sufficient to produce seed material for planting one hectare of sugarcane.
The payment is made after the nursery crop is raised and the setts are distributed to the growers. Farmers who hold a Farmers Identity Card and belong to any category can apply for this support.
Eligibility
To get the benefit under this scheme, an applicant must meet the conditions given below.
- The applicant must be a native or resident of Puducherry.
- The applicant must be a registered farmer holding a valid Farmers Identity Card issued by the Department of Agriculture.
- The applicant must raise the sugarcane nursery as per the scheme guidelines to receive the premium.
Application Process
Farmers can apply for this scheme through the offline route by visiting the nearest agriculture office. The steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Uzhavar Udhaviyagam office or the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Inputs) or (T&V) to obtain the prescribed application form.
STEP 2 - Complete the form, attach a recent passport-sized photograph, and provide self-attested copies of all required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the filled form and documents to the office. The authority will provide a unique reference number as an acknowledgment for tracking purposes.
Farmers can also apply online through the official e-District portal of Puducherry. The online steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Register on the official e-District Portal of Puducherry.
STEP 2 - Log in using your credentials and select the specific sugarcane scheme from the department-wise list.
STEP 3 - Fill out the mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk and upload the necessary self-attested documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the online application and keep the generated application number to track the status via the online portal.
Documents
Applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying for the scheme.
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Farmers Identity Card
- Field Measurement Book (FMB)
- Sugar Mill Payment Report
References
FAQ's
What is the amount of financial assistance provided?
The scheme provides a one-time payment of ₹4,000 for raising 10 Ares (25 Cents) of sugarcane nursery, which is enough seed material for one hectare.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Only farmers who are residents or natives of Puducherry and hold a valid Farmers Identity Card are eligible to apply.
Are the application documents required to be self-attested?
Yes, all mandatory documents submitted for the scheme must be self-attested by the applicant.
Is there a deadline for submitting applications?
The official scheme guidelines do not specify a closing date for applications.
Where can I track my application status?
You can track your application status online via the official e-District portal of Puducherry.