Sugarcane Development Scheme
About Sugarcane Development Scheme
The "Sugarcane Development Scheme" by the Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote high-quality sugarcane cultivation through certified seed production, pest and soil treatment, and sett treatment programs. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of subsidies is provided to sugarcane farmers for nursery development and pest control measures. The scheme is implemented by the Sugarcane Development Council and Sugar Mills.
Benefits
- High-Quality Sugarcane Seed Production Scheme:
Subsidy for seed nurseries:
- ₹1000/- per hectare.
- ₹2000/- per hectare for Scheduled Castes/Tribes.
Subsidy for primary nurseries:
- ₹500/- per hectare.
- ₹1000/- per hectare for SC/ST farmers.
- Seed/Soil Treatment : Subsidy on chemicals used for treating seeds or soil to control pests and diseases.
50% subsidy in all sugar mill areas:
- 25% by the government.
- 25% by the Sugarcane Development Council and Sugar Mills.
- Paddy Management Program : Subsidy for chemicals to protect standing sugarcane crops from pests and diseases.
50% subsidy in sugar mill areas:
- 25% from the government.
- 25% from Sugarcane Development Council and sugar mills.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be engaged in sugarcane cultivation
- The applicant should be a member of a local Cooperative Sugarcane Development Committee.
- The applicant should be actively involved progressive sugarcane farming.
- The applicant should be recorded as a cultivator in land ownership or revenue records.
How to Apply
Offline
To avail the benefits of this scheme, the selection of sugarcane farmers is done at the village level through a Gram Sabha meeting, after discussion with public representatives and under the supervision of departmental officials (Sugarcane Development Inspector, Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector, and Assistant Sugarcane Commissioner) and with their approval.
Documents Required
- Land Ownership or Revenue Records Document.
- Membership Certificate of the Cooperative Sugarcane Development Society.
- Identity Proof of the Farmer.
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants seeking enhanced subsidy).
- Sugarcane Nursery Development Proof or Declaration. (If require).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Sugarcane Development Scheme under the district plan?
The Sugarcane Development Scheme under the district plan aims to promote quality sugarcane cultivation through seed production and pest control measures. It provides subsidies to sugarcane farmers for nursery development and pesticide use.
- What is the objective of the Sugarcane Development Scheme under the district plan?
The scheme aims to promote high-quality sugarcane seed production and protect crops from diseases and pests through subsidised support.
- Who can benefit from the Sugarcane Development Scheme?
Farmers engaged in sugarcane cultivation and registered in land records can benefit from the scheme.
- Is there any subsidy for high-quality sugarcane seed production?
Yes, subsidies are provided for growing high-quality sugarcane seed based on the category of nursery and caste.
- What is the subsidy rate for farmers other than those belonging to the SC/ST category for primary nurseries?
Farmers other than those belonging to the SC/ST category receive ₹500/- per hectare for primary nurseries.
- How much subsidy is given to SC/ST farmers for primary nurseries?
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe farmers receive ₹1,000/- per hectare for primary nurseries.
- What is the subsidy amount for non-SC/ST farmers for foundation nurseries?
Non-SC/ST farmers category farmers get ₹1,000 per hectare for foundation nurseries.
- How much is provided as subsidy to SC/ST farmers for foundation nurseries?
SC/ST farmers receive ₹2,000 per hectare for foundation nurseries.
- Are there any benefits for seed and soil treatment under this scheme?
Yes, 50% subsidy is provided for chemicals and fertilizers used in seed/soil treatment.
- Who bears the remaining 50% cost of seed/soil treatment items?
The farmer bears the remaining 50% cost of seed/soil treatment items.
- Who provides the 25% government share in seed/soil treatment subsidy?
The state government provides 25% and the Sugarcane Development Council and sugar mills provide the other 25%.
- How can farmers apply for this scheme?
Farmers are selected through Gram Sabha meetings at the village level.
- Who is responsible for selecting farmers for the scheme?
The selection is done in discussion with public representatives and in the presence of departmental officials.
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