Details

The “Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to farmers by offering a subsidy for manually operated plant protection equipment. Farmers who raise seed farms with pulse crops are eligible to receive this subsidy.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: A subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment or ₹800/- 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 crop.

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 Seed Farm with Pulses Crop.

Bill or receipt of purchased equipment(s).

Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).

Proof of being a Farm Woman (if applicable).

Bank Account Details.

Any other documents (if required).