Launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, the scheme aims to expand cultivation and boost the production of selected spice crops through quality high-yielding varieties. The selected crops include seed spice crops, turmeric with rhizomes, and ginger.
Benefits
• Seed Spice Crops: 50% subsidy on the cost of seeds, up to a maximum of ₹10,000 per hectare (whichever is less).
• Root & Center/Rhizome Crops: For garlic, turmeric, and ginger, a 50% grant on the cost of planting material is provided, up to a maximum of ₹50,000 per hectare (whichever is less).
Eligibility
• Open to farmers who are not currently cultivating spices.
• The scheme is applicable to all sections, including farmers with forest rights certificates.
• The grant is payable only once per farmer.
• A farmer can cultivate any area for the first time, but the grant applies for a minimum of 0.25 hectare and a maximum of 2.00 hectares.
Application Process
Online
• Step 1: Visit the official portal.
• Step 2: Click on “New Registration”.
• Step 3: Enter your mobile number and click OTP Send.
• Step 4: Fill in the details and upload the required documents.
• Step 5: Click on the Submit button to complete your application.
Documents Required
• Photo
• Aadhaar Card
• Khasra Number/B1/Copy of Forest Patta
• Bank Passbook
• Birth Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
A: It is a scheme aimed at expanding spice cultivation and increasing production through quality inputs and financial assistance.
Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers a 50% subsidy on seed costs for seed spice crops (up to ₹10,000 per hectare) and a 50% grant on planting material for crops like garlic, turmeric, and ginger (up to ₹50,000 per hectare).
Q: Which crops are selected under the scheme?
A: The focus is on seed spice crops, turmeric with rhizomes, and ginger.
Q: Who can get the scheme benefits?
A: Farmers not currently cultivating spices, including those with forest rights certificates, are eligible.
Q: Can forest rights certificate holders also avail of the scheme benefits?
A: Yes, they are eligible.
Q: Can a farmer receive the scheme benefits more than once?
A: No, the grant is payable only once per farmer.
Q: What is the minimum land area required to receive the grant?
A: The grant applies for a minimum of 0.25 hectare and a maximum of 2.00 hectares.
Q: How can a farmer apply for the scheme?
A: By completing the online registration process through the official portal.
Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Required documents include a Photo, Aadhaar Card, Khasra Number/B1/Copy of Forest Patta, Bank Passbook, and Birth Certificate.