Details

The “Distribution of Rhizobium” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides a subsidy to farmers for the purchase of Rhizobium, which is essential for improving soil fertility and crop yield in Pulses farming.

Benefits

Quantum of Assistance: 50% on the cost of Rhizobium or ₹100/- per ha. whichever is less.

Eligibility

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crops.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.

Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:

Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.

Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.

District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required

Proof of Identity (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.).

Proof of Land Ownership.

Proof of Pulses crop cultivation.

Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).

Bank Account Details.

Any other documents (if required).