Description

This scheme supports tribal farmers’ cooperatives to improve food security and sustainable resource management by providing operational and infrastructural funding.

Benefits

Operational Assistance:

• Wages for one resource person (Agriculture Diploma) and one peon at minimum wage rates.
• Stationery/Printing: ₹25,000/- per annum.
• Rent Reimbursement: Up to ₹8,000/pm (urban) or ₹5,000/pm (rural).

One-Time Assistance:

• ₹1,00,000/- for computers, UPS, and office furniture.

Disbursement

• Released in two installments (50% initially).
• Balance released on submission of Utilization Certificate verified by Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Eligibility

• Tribal Farmers’ Cooperative registered under Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
• At least 50% of members must belong to the ST community.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Obtain form from Zonal Agriculture Officer.
• Step 2: Submit filled form with self-attested documents.
• Step 3: Forwarded to Director of Tribal Welfare for approval.

Documents Required

• ST Certificates of members.
• Registration and Constitution copies of the Co-operative.
• Audit Reports (last 2 years).
• Krishi Card and Aadhaar of all members.
• Rent Certificate (PWD) and Bank Passbook.
• Detailed Project Report (DPR).