The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop” was launched by the Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India on 1st July 2015. The scheme mainly focuses on water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched in 2016 with the aim to support farmers by providing an affordable comprehensive risk cover for crops.
Through this scheme, the Marginal Farmers, Small farmers, Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe Farmers, Women Farmers, Big Farmers and Institutions are provided with a subsidy on the total cost or ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for the installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems.
Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer’s identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota.
The objective of this scheme is to expand the area under fruit plantation in the district and increase the fruit production. This scheme is implemented in all the 52 districts of the state.
The CCDP aims to develop organized marketing and improve the livelihoods of horticulture farmers in Baagwani Villages through on-farm and marketing support, promoting sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods.
“Distribution of Vegetable Seeds Minikit & Fruits Minikit at Free of Cost” was launched by the Dept of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, UT of Puducherry. All the horticulture growers of rural & urban areas are provided with vegetable seeds minikit & fruits minikit worth ₹250/‐ free of cost.