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

  • Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one year over a minimum extent of:
    • 0.5 arpent food crops/fruits
    • 0.25 arpent fine herbs/ornamentals
    • sheltered farming on not less than 250m2
  • Holder of title deed or registered lease agreement for a minimum of 7 years post-application for land hosting the project
  • The proposed sheltered farming project should be at least 250m2.
  • A layout where the unit (s) will be constructed
  • Holder of a Building & Land Use Permit (BLUP), or a zoning certificate from District Council or Municipality certifying that the plot is outside residential area.
  • For Cooperative/Companies- Turnover should not exceed Rs 10M.
  • Those who have already benefited from this scheme are not eligible.
  • New Promoters should have followed a training course in Hydroponics/sheltered farming, and use of pesticide at FAREI

Application Form

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