Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops is a Puducherry government scheme offered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It provides one-time, bi-annual or annual cash support to farmers who grow horticulture crops such as mango, guava, sapota, coconut, tapioca and vegetables. The money reaches the farmer's bank account through DBT mode after the beneficiary list gets approval.
Farmers of Puducherry can apply for this scheme in 2026-27 if they hold a valid farmer identity card or authenticated land records. The scheme is still listed on the official schemes page of the department as of August 2026, and applications are accepted both offline at the local Uzhavar Udhaviyagams and online through the e-District portal of Puducherry.
Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops - Introduction
This scheme has been designed to reduce the input cost of horticulture farming in Puducherry. It covers fruits, vegetables, coconut, tapioca and betel vine through different patterns of support. Farmers with a valid farmer identity card or authenticated land records can apply to receive one-time, bi-annual or annual financial support.
Under the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the department publishes the pattern of support and seasonality for each crop. Farmers apply in the prescribed format. Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) maintain a register of applications and carry out field inspections in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Udhaviyagams.
The provisional list of beneficiaries goes for social audit at the Horticultural wing and Uzhavar Udhaviyagams for 10 days so that anyone can raise an objection. The list is also hosted on the department portal agri.py.gov.in. After approval by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture), the subsidy is released through DBT.
Highlights of Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops |
| Launched By | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Puducherry |
| Beneficiaries | Individual farmers with farmer identity card or authenticated land records |
| Benefit Amount | ₹2,300 to ₹50,000 depending on crop and pattern |
| Payment Mode | Cash through DBT |
| Application Mode | Offline and online |
| Official Website | agri.py.gov.in |
Benefits under Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
Farmers get financial support based on the crop and the season. The fixed rates of the pattern of support are given below.
| Category | Crop / Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Time Assistance | Mango | ₹12,250 |
| One Time Assistance | Guava | ₹5,830 |
| One Time Assistance | Sapota | ₹2,300 |
| One Time Assistance | Other fruits (not covered under NHM) | ₹25,000 |
| Bi-annual (Thai & Aadi Pattams) | Hybrid vegetables | ₹5,000 |
| Bi-annual (Thai & Aadi Pattams) | Country vegetables | ₹12,500 |
| Bi-annual (Thai & Aadi Pattams) | Winter vegetables | ₹18,750 |
| Annual | Coconut | ₹7,500 |
| Annual | Tapioca | ₹12,500 |
| Annual | Betel vine | ₹1,500 per cent, not exceeding ₹50,000 per hectare |
The same SOP also covers free distribution of vegetable and fruit seed minikits worth ₹250 and horticulture kits worth ₹3,000 per kit at 75% subsidy for homestead and backyard growers. These kits reach farmers through Uzhavar Udhaviyagams and the office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) during Aadi and Thai pattams.
Eligibility for Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
All categories of farmers can apply. The main condition is possession of a farmer identity card or authenticated land records and documents. Farmers and farm women with a Smart Farmer Identity Card can submit their application at the Horticultural wing of the Department of Agriculture, Puducherry.
Tenants cultivating land owned by religious institutions, Wakfs, Mutts, Trusts or Municipalities have to produce a letter of consent from the authority and a cultivation certificate from the landowner or the Agriculture or Revenue Department after joint verification.
Application Process for Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
Applications for this scheme are accepted offline and online. The department makes wide publicity about the issue and receipt of applications for each crop and season in local Tamil dailies. Choose any one mode given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Uzhavar Udhaviyagam or the Horticultural wing of the Department of Agriculture during office hours.
STEP 2 - Ask the Agricultural Officer (Horticulture) for the prescribed application form for the back ended subsidy for horticultural crops.
STEP 3 - Fill in the details of the crop, area, survey number and bank account, and attach documents like the farmer identity card or land records.
STEP 4 - Submit the form and keep the acknowledgment or application number to track the status later.
STEP 1 - Go to the e-District portal of Puducherry at edistrict.py.gov.in and register a new account or log in.
STEP 2 - Open the department specific schemes section and find Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops.
STEP 3 - Fill the online form, upload the required documents and accept the declaration.
STEP 4 - Submit the application and note the tracking number for future reference. The application can be tracked online.
For final authentication of the scheme details and pattern of support, farmers can contact the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture), Botanical Garden, Puducherry. The full list of schemes with links is available on the official schemes page of the Agriculture Department.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying:
- Aadhaar card and mobile number for the application form.
- Farmer identity card or Smart Farmer Identity Card showing survey numbers and extent of land.
- Land records such as sale deed, partition deed, gift deed or will if no identity card has been issued.
- FMB field map and details of cultivable land (own or lease).
- Letter of consent and cultivation certificate if a tenant cultivating land of a religious institution, trust or municipality.
- Bank account details, IFSC code and account type for DBT payment.
References
Official links related to this scheme are given below:
- Official schemes page of Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Puducherry
- Standard Operating Procedure for Horticulture Crops
- Application form for back ended subsidy for horticultural crops
- Citizen's Charter
- Grievance Redressal
- Contact Us
- e-District Portal of Puducherry
FAQ's
Where are applications invited for the scheme?
The department makes wide publicity through advertisements in local Tamil dailies. Applications are also accepted online through the e-District portal of Puducherry.
What if a tenant cultivates land belonging to a religious institution?
The tenant has to produce a letter of consent from the institution authority and a cultivation certificate from the landowner or the Agriculture or Revenue Department after joint verification.
What documents are needed if the farmer has no identity card?
Submit a copy of the land document such as sale deed, partition deed, gift deed or will in place of the farmer identity card.
How can a farmer check the beneficiary status?
The provisional list is placed for social audit at the Horticultural wing and Uzhavar Udhaviyagams for 10 days and hosted on the department portal. The final list is displayed on the notice boards of local Uzhavar Udhaviyagams.
How is the subsidy paid?
The subsidy amount is credited directly to the bank account of the beneficiary through DBT mode after expenditure sanction.
What are the rates for bi-annual vegetable support?
Hybrid vegetables get ₹5,000, country vegetables get ₹12,500 and winter vegetables get ₹18,750 for the Thai and Aadi pattams.
Which crops get annual support?
Coconut gets ₹7,500, tapioca gets ₹12,500 and betel vine gets ₹1,500 per cent subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per hectare.
What is the one-time support for fruit cultivation?
Mango gets ₹12,250, guava gets ₹5,830, sapota gets ₹2,300 and other fruits not covered under NHM get ₹25,000.
Who approves the final beneficiary list?
The Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture) approve the final list.
How long is the provisional list available for public review?
The provisional list stays at the department wing and Uzhavar Udhaviyagams for ten days so that objections can be raised.
How is the subsidy calculated?
The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis as per the pattern of support for the crop and area.