The scheme “Distribution of Horticulture Kit to Urban and Rural Areas” was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, UT of Puducherry. Kits worth ₹ 3,000 are provided to growers during Aadipattam/Thaipattam seasons.

Benefits

• 75% subsidy on horticulture kits worth ₹ 3,000 per kit for urban and rural homesteads/backyards.

Eligibility

• All horticulture growers of rural & urban areas are eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Visit the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers’ Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) to request a form.

Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields, paste a photograph, and attach self-attested documents.

Step 3: Submit the form to the Agricultural Officer.

Step 4: Obtain a unique acknowledgment number assigned by the office.

Documents Required

• Copy of Farmer Identity Card (with survey number and holding extent).
• If no ID card: Copy of land document (sale deed/partition deed/gift deed/will).
• For tenants: Letter of consent from religious Institutions/Wakfs/Trusts and a cultivation certificate from the owner or Revenue Dept.