The scheme, launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry, provides a horticulture kit worth ₹3,000 to horticulture growers in both rural and urban areas. This kit is distributed during the Aadipattam/Thaipattam season by the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) to promote homestead/backyard horticulture.
Benefits
• 75% subsidy on the horticulture kit (₹3,000 per kit)
Eligibility
• All horticulture growers in both rural and urban areas are eligible.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 01: Visit the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers’ Help Centres) or the office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) during office hours to request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
• Step 02: Fill in all mandatory fields on the form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if applicable).
• Step 03: Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
• Step 04: Upon receipt, the application is recorded in the receipt register and a unique identification number is assigned for further reference and acknowledgment.
Documents Required
• For landowners: A copy of the farmer identity card containing survey numbers and land extent, or, if unavailable, a copy of the land document (sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will).
• For tenants:
– A letter of consent from the relevant authority of the religious institution/Wakf/Mutts/Trusts/Municipalities, as prescribed.
– A cultivation certificate from the landowner or from the Agriculture/Revenue Department after joint verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can beneficiaries verify scheme information on the Department’s portal?
A: Yes, beneficiaries can access scheme details on the official portal.
Q: How is the subsidy disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy is transferred directly into the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT.
Q: Who approves the final list of beneficiaries?
A: The final list is approved by the respective Agricultural Officers of the Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Q: What is the social auditing process for the provisional list?
A: The provisional list is displayed on the notice board of the Uzhavar Uthaviyagams for social auditing.
Q: How are field inspections conducted?
A: Agricultural Officers conduct periodic field inspections to verify cultivation progress.
Q: What is the role of tenants from religious institutions?
A: Tenants must provide a letter of consent from the institution and a cultivation certificate from the landowner or the Agriculture/Revenue Department.
Q: What documents are required for landowners?
A: Landowners must submit a farmer identity card or land documents (sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will) along with the application form.
Q: How does the Department ensure awareness of application periods?
A: Through public announcements, notifications on the official website, and notices at Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.
Q: How is financial transparency in subsidy distribution ensured?
A: By processing payments through DBT and displaying beneficiary lists for social auditing.
Q: Are there any specific requirements for tenants?
A: Yes, tenants must provide a letter of consent and a cultivation certificate as specified.
Q: What is the time frame for kit distribution?
A: Kits are distributed during the Aadipattam/Thaipattam season.
Q: How is the subsidy amount calculated?
A: The subsidy is fixed at 75% of the horticulture kit’s cost, which is ₹3,000 per kit.