Back Ended Investment Subsidy for Paddy Growers in Yanam Region, Puducherry: ₹4,000 per Hectare

The “Back Ended Investment Subsidy to Paddy Growers” is a component of the “Crop Production Technology” scheme introduced by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹4,000 per hectare to paddy farmers residing in the Yanam region, aimed at supporting investments made in paddy cultivation.

Benefits

• Subsidy:

  • A back-ended investment subsidy of ₹4,000 per hectare is provided to eligible paddy growers.

Eligibility

• Residency:

  • The applicant must be a resident/native of Puducherry.

• Location:

  • The applicant must be residing in the Yanam region.

• Occupation:

  • The applicant should be a paddy farmer.

• Land Holdings:

  • The applicant must possess agricultural land.

Application Process

Offline

1. Obtain Application Form:

   • During office hours, visit one of the designated offices and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.

   • Available at:

     • Agricultural Officers of the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam.

     • Office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam.

2. Fill and Attach Documents:

   • Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.

   • Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed if required) and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where required).

3. Submit Application:

   • Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned authority.

4. Acknowledgement:

   • Upon receipt, the application is entered in the receipt register and a unique identification number is assigned for all further references.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card

• Ration Card

• Applicant’s Photo

• Farmer’s Identity Card

• Bank Passbook

• Field Measurement Book (FMB)

• Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate (issued by the competent authority)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is the subsidy applicable to all farmers in Puducherry?
  No, it is specifically for paddy farmers residing in the Yanam region.

• Which offices can provide the application form?

  • Agricultural Officers of the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam

  • Office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam

• What is the subsidy amount provided to paddy growers?
  ₹4,000 per hectare.

• Who administers the “Crop Production Technology” scheme in Puducherry?
  It is administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

• Are there any provisions for additional incentives or bonuses within the subsidy scheme?
  The scheme specifically provides a subsidy of ₹4,000 per hectare; additional incentives, if any, are not mentioned.

• Is the subsidy disbursed in instalments or as a lump sum payment?
  It is provided as a back-ended subsidy.

• Is there a maximum limit on the total subsidy amount a farmer can receive?
  The scheme does not specify a maximum limit beyond the per-hectare subsidy.

• Is the subsidy amount subject to income tax, and does the farmer need to declare it?
  Tax implications are governed by prevailing income tax laws.

• Can the subsidy be transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary?
  Typically, subsidies are disbursed as per the administrative procedures of the department.

• How does the government verify the applicant’s residency in Yanam?
  Verification is done through submitted documents such as the Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate.

• Can a farmer with holdings in multiple regions of Puducherry avail the subsidy for each region?
  Only those holdings in the Yanam region are eligible under this component.

Sources and References

• Citizen’s Charter

• Application Form

• Contact Us

• Grievance Redressal