Launched on 24th December 2013 by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, this scheme aims to provide modern and scientific food grain storage facilities under the Food Security Act. It enables rural applicants to construct warehouses (godowns) to store food grains, reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring food security. Applications must be submitted to the respective Gram Panchayat. After depositing the prescribed fee at the Gram Panchayat, construction permission is issued. The application process is available online via the Panchayat Darpan 2.0 portal.
Benefits
• Construction of modern food grain storage facilities
• Enhanced food security and reduced post-harvest losses
Eligibility
• Applicant must be located in a rural area of Madhya Pradesh
• Applicant must be engaged in grain storage or agriculture
• Applicant must have access to at least one acre of land or the required land as allotted by the Cooperative Department
Application Process
Offline & Online
Registration & Application:
• Step 01: Visit the official Panchayat Darpan 2.0 website of the Panchayat & Rural Development Department.
• Step 02: Under “Online Services”, click on “Building Construction Permission Application”.
• Step 03: Fill in all mandatory fields in the form and upload the required documents in the specified format and size.
• Step 04: Review all information carefully and click “Submit Application”.
• Step 05: Note the Application Number for future reference.
Post-Application Process:
• Step 06: If the application is verified by the Gram Panchayat, a notice will be issued for the building permission fee.
• Step 07: Deposit the prescribed fee at the Gram Panchayat by the due date.
• Step 08: Once the fee is deposited, the Gram Panchayat will issue the construction permission.
Track Application Status
• Check your application status using your Application Number and Mobile Number on the designated portal.
Documents Required
• Plan of the Proposed Structure
• Land Swamitva Document (or other valid land ownership documents)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: To provide modern, scientific food grain storage facilities in rural Madhya Pradesh, ensuring food security and reducing post-harvest losses.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants must be located in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh, engaged in grain storage or agriculture, and have access to at least one acre of land (or land allotted by the Cooperative Department).
Q: What type of land is required for constructing a godown?
A: The applicant should have access to private land, with the required area determined by local circumstances, typically one acre or as allotted.
Q: What facilities are provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme facilitates the construction of modern warehouses for food grain storage.
Q: How can cooperative societies benefit?
A: Cooperative societies, if eligible, can use the scheme to develop storage facilities that benefit their member farmers and improve overall food security.
Q: Is any financial assistance provided?
A: The scheme offers construction permission after the prescribed fee is deposited; the focus is on providing infrastructure under the Food Security Act.
Q: Are individual farmers eligible to apply?
A: Yes, individual farmers in rural areas can apply through their Gram Panchayat.
Q: What is the role of the Cooperative Department?
A: The Cooperative Department may allot land required for constructing the godown, based on local criteria.
Q: Where can applications be submitted?
A: Applications must be submitted to the concerned Gram Panchayat.
Q: What is the expected outcome of this scheme?
A: Improved storage facilities for food grains leading to reduced losses, enhanced food security, and better income prospects for farmers.