Government schemes
Purpose To encourage the local production of good quality compost, to rejuvenate the soil and to mitigate external shocks such as the availability and price of fertilizers Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 500,000 Eligibility Criteria Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year over a minimum extent of: […]
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Purpose Encouraging farmers engaged in livestock 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 300,000 Eligibility Criteria Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one Holder
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Registration certificate and Business Registration card in case of companies/ farmer’s associations For companies /farmer’s associations – Identity Card(s) of all members, and a copy of resolution for approval of the project Relevant permits and licences, where applicable. Proof of funding for the remaining
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Purpose Enabling breeders to purchase goats/sheep of genetically improved breeds. Grant Amount 50% grant up to Rs 22,500 per head for a maximum of Rs 225,000 for imported goat or sheep for breeding Eligibility Criteria Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year Holder of title deed or registered lease agreement for a
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Purpose Enabling breeders to purchase heifers/pregnant heifers/cows of genetically improved breeds. Grant Amount 50% grant up to Rs 75,000 per head for a maximum of Rs 225,000 for imported cattle for breeding Eligibility Criteria Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year Holder of title deed or registered lease agreement for a minimum
Purpose Enabling farmers to produce their own perennial fodder including maize for feeding of breeding stock. Grant Amount 50% grant up to Rs 25,000 per arpent for a maximum of 40 arpents for Pasture Development Eligibility Criteria Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year Holder of title deed or registered lease agreement
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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 Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Involved in banana production,
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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 for the purchase of agricultural equipment 50% grant up to a maximum
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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 Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year over a minimum extent of: 0.5 arpent –
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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