Schemes in the Agricultural Sector

Acquisition of CCTV Camera (Planter / Livestock Breeder/Bee-keeper)
18 January 2024
PurposeTo encourage farmers on the acquisition of CCTV camera system for better monitoring of their agricultural activities and to prevent theft.Grant Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs, 50,000.Eligibility CriteriaHolders of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card/Agro-processing card/Bee-keeping...
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Fruit Protection Scheme
22 November 2023
Application FormClick here to download the application form.
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Sheltered Farming (Replacement of Plastic sheet and Net cover after calamity/ cyclone)
05 October 2023
PurposeTo enable farmers to restart production promptly after the occurrence of natural calamity/ cycloneGrant Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 50,000 for replacementEligibility CriteriaHolder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund CardInvolved in the production of high-value crops to a minimum extent...
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Acquisition of Solar Powered Cold room
05 October 2023
PurposeTo encourage investment in clean energy for storage of agricultural commodities and value additionGrant Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 400,000Eligibility CriteriaHolders of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card/Agro-processing card/Bee-keeping cardOperating in the agro-industrial sector...
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Purchase of equipment for composting
05 October 2023
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 Farmers holding a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card...
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Purchase of Agricultural/Processing Equipment (Livestock)
05 October 2023
PurposeEncouraging 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 Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 250,000Eligibility...
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APPLICATION FORMS FOR SCHEMES 2023-2024
17 August 2023
Acquisition of CCTV Camera Crop Liv Bee 2023-2024 Acquisition of Solar Powered Cold Room 2023-2024 Banana Bagging Scheme 2023-2024 Calf Purchase Scheme 2023-2024 Cattle Breeding 2023-2024 Construction and Upgrading of Livestock Farm 2023-2024 Fruit Ripening Equipment Scheme 2023-2024 Goats Sheep Breeding...
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Mode of Application & Special Conditions
05 September 2021
MODE OF APPLICATIONEligible applicants are required to fill in and submit to the FAREI, the appropriate application form together with supporting document, wherever applicable, as follows:Copy of registration certificate in case of Companies/ Farmers Associations or Copy of Small Planters Welfare Fund...
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Goat and Sheep Breeding
05 September 2021
PurposeEnabling breeders to purchase goats/sheep of genetically improved breeds.Grant AmountA 50% cash grant, up to a maximum of Rs 15,000 per head, on the cost of the animal being acquired for breeding, up to a maximum of Rs 50,000.BeneficiariesRegistered breeders and Companies engaged in agricultural...
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Cattle Breeding
05 September 2021
PurposeEnabling breeders to purchase heifers/pregnant heifers/cows of genetically improved breeds.Grant AmountA 50% cash grant, up to a maximum of Rs 50,000 per head, on the cost of the animal being acquired for breeding, up to a maximum of 10 heads.BeneficiariesRegistered breeders and Companies engaged...
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Pasture Development
05 September 2021
Purpose Enabling farmers to produce their own perennial fodder including maize for feeding of breeding stock. Grant Amount A 50% cash grant, up to a maximum of Rs 100,000, on investment costs for establishment of  fodder at the rate of Rs 20,000/Arpent   Beneficiaries Registered breeders...
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Up grading of Livestock Farm
05 September 2021
PurposeTo assist breeders in the upgrading/construction of livestock farms and pig sties.Grant AmountA 50% cash grant up to a maximum of Rs 100,000, on the cost of the building project. Disbursement: 50% of the approved cash grant on completion of 50% of the construction project; remaining 50% at full...
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Banana Bagging Scheme
05 September 2021
PurposeTo 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 batsGrant Amount• 50% subsidy on cost of purchase of plastic bags (banana)• 50% grant on the cost of bird netEligibility Criteria• Holder...
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Purchase of Agricultural/Processing Equipment (Crop)
05 September 2021
PurposeEncouraging 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 Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 250,000Eligibility...
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Rainwater Harvesting
05 September 2021
PurposeTo encourage crop and livestock farmers to collect and store rainwater for agricultural activities, hence reducing dependence on the use of potable water.Grant Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 50,000.Eligibility CriteriaHolder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund CardOperating in the agro-industrial...
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Sheltered Farming
04 September 2021
PurposeEncouraging 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 Amount50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 500,000 per...
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