Scheme for Loan and Subsidy for Manure and Fertilizer-DNH&DD

DETAILS The scheme “Scheme for Loan and Subsidy for Manure and Fertilizer” has been implemented by the Agriculture Department, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It aims to encourage the use of fertilizers so as to improve productivity. Through this scheme, manure and fertilizers are provided to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and non-SC/ST small and marginal farmers having land holdings up to 2 hectares on subsidy-cum-loan basis. The scheme is implemented by the Agriculture Department through field-level functionaries. Manures and fertilisers are provided to eligible cultivators on a 40% subsidy and 60% loan basis. The assistance is given in kind and not in cash. The quantity of fertilizers is limited as per the prescribed crop-wise rates. The scheme focuses on supporting small and marginal farmers to enhance agricultural output. BENEFITS Provision of Manure and Fertilizers Manures and fertilizers will be provided to eligible cultivators. Assistance is given in kind and not in cash. Subsidy and Loan Component Assistance is provided on a 40% subsidy and 60% loan basis. Crop-wise Fertilizer Quantity (in Nutrients) Paddy: Nitrogen 110, Phosphorus 60, Potash 60 Maize: Nitrogen 100, Phosphorus 50 Groundnut: Nitrogen 25, Phosphorus 50 Castor: Nitrogen 20, Phosphorus 20 Wheat: Nitrogen 100, Phosphorus 50, Potash 50 Sugarcane: Nitrogen 250, Phosphorus 125, Potash 125 Green Manuring Support 40 kg of seeds per hectare will be supplied for green manuring. Loan Recovery Provision The loan amount shall be recovered in one instalment after completion of the season. Season-wise Recovery Period Kharif (June to July): Recovery from December to February Rabi (October to November): Recovery from March to May Hot Weather (January to February): Recovery from June to July Interest and Penalty Condition Interest rate will be as prescribed by the Government of India from time to time. In case of default, penal interest at 2½% will be charged. Recovery will be made as arrears of land revenue. ELIGIBILITY The applicant should be a cultivator or farmer. The applicant should belong to categories such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or original farmers (as mentioned). The applicant should have a land holding of up to 2 hectares. The applicant should be engaged in agricultural activities requiring fertilisers or manure.