The Fal Podharopan Yojana, launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, supports fruit cultivation by providing targeted subsidies based on land conditions, climate, and irrigation availability. Under the scheme, farmers receive a 40% to 50% subsidy on the unit cost, disbursed over three years in a 60:20:20 ratio, for planting fruit saplings on areas ranging from 0.25 to 4 hectares. Eligible fruits include mango, guava, orange, sweet lime, custard apple, plum, sapota, grapes, pomegranate, strawberry, tissue-cultured banana, hybrid-seed papaya, munga, and lemon. The subsidy applies to both standard and high-density plantations, with or without drip irrigation, supporting sustainable and high-yield fruit farming.
Benefits
• Subsidy: 40% to 50% of grant-in-aid is disbursed over three years in a 60:20:20 ratio.
– Normal Distance:
– Dripless Irrigation: Per hectare cost ₹60,000, grant: ₹30,000
– Drip Irrigation: Per hectare cost ₹1,00,000, grant: ₹40,000
– High Density:
– Dripless: Per hectare cost ₹1,00,000, grant: ₹40,000
– Drip: Per hectare cost ₹1,50,000, grant: ₹60,000
– Ultra High Density:
– Dripless: Per hectare cost ₹1,25,000, grant: ₹40,000
– Drip: Per hectare cost ₹2,00,000, grant: ₹80,000
Eligibility
• Applicant must own private land in Madhya Pradesh.
• Land area should be at least 0.25 hectares and not exceed 4 hectares.
• Applicant must have adequate irrigation facilities to support fruit plantation.
• Applicant should be interested in fruit cultivation and plantation activities.
• Eligible social categories include General, Scheduled Tribe, and Scheduled Caste.
Application Process
Online & Offline
Registration:
• Step 01: Visit the official website of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
• Step 02: Click on “Register Online”.
• Step 03: Complete the registration form by entering all necessary information (marked with an *), and upload required documents such as proof of land ownership and evidence of irrigation facility.
• Step 04: Submit the registration and save or print the acknowledgement receipt.
Apply:
• Step 01: Log in to the official website using your email, password, and captcha code.
• Step 02: Select the scheme you wish to apply for from the application menu.
• Step 03: Fill in the mandatory details in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
• Step 04: Review all details and submit the application.
• Step 05: Save/print the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Land Ownership
• Forest Rights Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Account Details
• Previous Crop Records (to verify that the land is new or transitioning from food crops to orchards)
• Passport-Sized Photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the primary objective of the Fal Podharopan Yojana?
A: To support fruit cultivation by providing financial assistance to farmers through subsidies for planting fruit saplings, thus enhancing sustainable, high-yield fruit farming.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Farmers who own private land in Madhya Pradesh with a minimum area of 0.25 hectares (up to 4 hectares) and have adequate irrigation facilities.
Q: What fruits are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers fruits including mango, guava, orange, sweet lime, custard apple, plum, sapota, grapes, pomegranate, strawberry, tissue-cultured banana, hybrid-seed papaya, munga, and lemon.
Q: How much subsidy can a farmer receive?
A: Farmers can receive a 40% to 50% subsidy on the unit cost, distributed over three years in a 60:20:20 ratio.
Q: What is the minimum and maximum land area eligible for the subsidy?
A: The land area must be between 0.25 and 4 hectares.
Q: Can farmers use existing farmland for the scheme?
A: Yes, farmers can apply if they own private land and have adequate irrigation facilities.
Q: What documents are needed to apply?
A: Required documents include Aadhaar Card, proof of land ownership, forest rights certificate (if applicable), bank account details, previous crop records, and a passport-sized photograph.