Schemes

Government schemes

Banana Bagging Scheme

Purpose To mitigate the prevalence of freckle disease in local banana farms and to encourage protection of fruit trees in orchards and backyards from being attacked by bats Grant Amount • 50% subsidy on cost of purchase of plastic bags (banana)• 50% grant on the cost of bird net Eligibility Criteria • Holder of a

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Purchase of Agricultural/Processing Equipment (Crop)

Purpose Encouraging farmers engaged in crop production activities as well as agro-entrepreneurs to acquire farm machinery/equipment for mechanisation of their production system and also venture in food processing or other value-addition activities. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 250,000 Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Operating

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Rainwater Harvesting

Purpose To encourage crop and livestock farmers to collect and store rainwater for agricultural activities, hence reducing dependence on the use of potable water. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 50,000. Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one

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Sheltered Farming

Purpose Encouraging farmers to shift from traditional open field cultivation to sheltered farming system. This will enable farmers to mitigate effects of adverse climatic conditions; leverage production capacity and improve quality of farm produce. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 500,000 per structure for a maximum of two structures. Eligibility Criteria

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