The FIG scheme is designed to support groups of 15 farmers by providing financial assistance aimed at agricultural development. This scheme encourages collective efforts among farmers by offering grants for various activities such as purchasing office equipment, training and skill acquisition, issuing ID cards, and organizing district-level meetings. The support provided under the scheme is intended to improve coordination and information sharing among farmer groups, ultimately enhancing their capacity to adopt modern agricultural practices.
Benefits
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Office Equipment:
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A grant of ₹5,000 per group to purchase office equipment, technical bulletins, and set up a library.
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Training and Skill Acquisition:
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A grant of ₹4,000 per group for training sessions and skill enhancement of farmer members.
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ID Cards:
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A grant of ₹400 per group for issuing ID cards to members.
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District-Level Meetings:
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A grant of ₹20,000 per group to facilitate and organize district-level meetings.
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Eligibility
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Beneficiary:
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The applicant must be a bona fide farmer and a resident of Tamil Nadu.
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Group Composition:
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The scheme is available to groups of 15 farmers. Individual applications are not accepted.
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Group Registration:
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The group must be formally registered and meet the guidelines provided by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department.
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Application Process
Mode: Offline
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Form Collection:
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Obtain the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
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Form Completion:
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Complete the form with details regarding the group’s farming experience, land ownership, and contact information.
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Submission:
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Submit the completed form along with all mandatory documents:
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Village Level: Submit to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.
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Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.
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District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.
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Selection:
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Applications are reviewed and processed by the concerned office based on the provided guidelines.
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Documents Required
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Proof of Identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID)
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Proof of Land Ownership
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Group registration details
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Passport-size photographs of group members (if specified)
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Any other documents as required by the guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the “Farmers Interest Group (FIG)” scheme?
It is a scheme that supports groups of 15 farmers by providing grants for office equipment, training, issuing ID cards, and conducting district-level meetings. -
Who can apply for the FIG scheme?
Only bona fide farmers residing in Tamil Nadu who are part of a registered group of 15 farmers are eligible. -
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers grants for purchasing office equipment (₹5,000 per group), training (₹4,000 per group), issuing ID cards (₹400 per group), and organizing district-level meetings (₹20,000 per group). -
What is the maximum amount of assistance available for office equipment?
A maximum of ₹5,000 per group is provided. -
How much funding is available for training and skill acquisition?
The scheme provides ₹4,000 per group for training. -
Is there any specific amount allocated for issuing ID cards?
Yes, ₹400 per group is allocated for ID cards. -
How much support is provided for district-level meetings?
A grant of ₹20,000 per group is provided. -
Where should the application be submitted?
Applications are submitted offline at the appropriate Agricultural Office (Assistant Agricultural Officer at the village level, or the Agricultural Officer/Deputy Agricultural Officer at the block level, or the Joint Director of Agriculture at the district level). -
What documents are required to apply?
Required documents include proof of identity, land ownership documents, group registration details, and any other documents as specified by the scheme guidelines. -
Is there a minimum group size required?
Yes, the scheme is applicable only to groups consisting of 15 farmers. -
Can individual farmers apply for the FIG scheme?
No, the scheme is designed for farmer groups only. -
What is the purpose of the grant for office equipment?
The grant is intended to help set up the necessary infrastructure (office equipment, technical bulletins, library) to facilitate better coordination and information sharing within the group. -
Are there any restrictions on how the training funds can be used?
The funds are allocated for training and skill acquisition activities as per the guidelines. -
How does a farmer group register for the FIG scheme?
Groups need to collect and fill the application form from their nearest Agricultural Office and follow the offline submission process.