Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture supports farmers in the Union Territory of Puducherry by giving financial subsidies through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to boost local farming activity. This scheme helps eligible farmers lower their cultivation costs with support for high quality planting materials, organic manures, irrigation tools and protective equipment for their crops.
Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare in Puducherry runs this program for farmers across the region. Subsidies reach the bank account directly through DBT mode, which keeps the whole process clear and easy to track. The scheme is open for farmers who want to improve their coconut palms, vegetable plots or other horticultural crops.
Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture - Introduction
This program helps farmers cut their spending on essential agricultural inputs. Support covers organic manures for coconut palms, tools and implements, plant protection chemicals, motor pumpsets for irrigation, biogas units and quality planting material with vegetable seeds. The scheme also gives compensation for disease affected or unproductive palms and back ended investment subsidies to encourage agricultural growth.
An agricultural officer in Mahe keeps the application records and visits the farm site from time to time to check the progress of the project. Farmers get a unique registration number once the application is accepted, which they use for all future communication about their status.
Key Information
| Key | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Puducherry |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Sub Category | Financial support, Agricultural Inputs, Mechanization, Land and water resources |
| Benefit Type | Cash (DBT) |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture Department, Puducherry |
Benefits
| Item | Subsidy Percentage |
|---|---|
| Organic Manures for Coconut Palms | 75% |
| Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purpose | 50% |
| Mud Pots or Cement Pots | 50% |
| Plant Protection Chemicals | 50% |
| Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purpose | 50% |
| Biogas Unit | 50% |
| Planting Materials and Vegetable Seeds | 75% |
| Back Ended Investment Subsidy | 50% of Cultivation Cost |
Farmers can also get compensation for disease affected or unproductive palms at the rate of ₹250 per palm.
Eligibility
All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme. For example, a local cultivator like Ramesh who wants to improve his coconut farm productivity can get these benefits by following the official procedures. An agricultural officer in Mahe will keep the application records and visit the farm site from time to time to verify the progress of the project.
Application Process
Offline
STEP 1 - Visit the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Uzhavar Udhaviyagam, or the Agricultural Officer, Mahe during office hours and ask for a copy of the prescribed application form.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the required details, attach a passport sized photograph and include copies of the supporting documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed and signed form to the concerned authority.
STEP 4 - Once the official accepts the application, a unique registration number is given, which should be used for any future communication about the status.
Documents
When preparing the application, make sure these documents are included:
- If the land is owned, provide a copy of the Farmer Identity Card showing survey numbers and total land area.
- If there is no ID card, submit a copy of land documents such as a sale deed, partition deed, gift deed or will.
- Tenants farming land owned by religious institutions, trusts or municipalities must provide a consent letter from the respective authority.
- Tenants should also provide a cultivation certificate issued by the landowner or the Agriculture and Revenue departments after a joint inspection.
References
FAQ's
What is the subsidy percentage for organic manures for coconut palms under Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture?
Farmers can get a 75% subsidy for organic manures for coconut palms.
What support is offered for agricultural tools and implements, and at what subsidy rate?
Agriculture tools and implements are subsidized at a rate of 50%.
What subsidy is provided for mud pots or cement pots in the Mahe region?
Farmers will get a 50% subsidy for mud or cement pots.
How much compensation is given for disease affected or unproductive palms?
The scheme provides ₹250 per palm to compensate for disease affected or unproductive trees.
What subsidy is applicable for motor pumpsets used for irrigation?
Farmers can get a 50% subsidy on motor pumpsets used for irrigation.
At what rate is the subsidy provided for biogas units?
Biogas units are subsidized at 50%.
What subsidy percentage is given for planting materials and vegetable seeds?
Eligible farmers get a 75% subsidy on planting materials and vegetable seeds.
What is the eligibility for the back ended investment subsidy?
All farmers interested in improving their yield are eligible to apply for this back ended subsidy.
What documents are required for landowners applying for the scheme?
Farmers should submit their Farmer Identity Card or a valid land deed copy as proof of land ownership.
What steps are tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions required to follow?
Tenants must get a letter of consent from the institution and a cultivation certificate from the Agriculture or Revenue department following a joint site inspection.
How is the subsidy amount calculated for beneficiaries?
The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the standard pattern of support defined under the program.
Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
The final beneficiary list gets approval from the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to the Government of Puducherry (Agriculture).