Now get 50% off on Godowns, Machinery, and Irrigation

The NFNSM – National Food and Nutrition Security Mission in order to promote the agricultural welfare, has decided to offer a bumper subsidy scheme on various farming machinery, irrigation systems and even on storage facilities and godowns. District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Shankar Kirve in his recent statement has urged individual farmers, farmer producer companies, and groups to apply for the various benefits under the Pulses and Edible Oil Campaign (Galitdhanya) scheme, which falls under the National Food and Nutrition Security Mission. These schemes provide substantial subsidies for multiple agricultural needs.

Warehouse Facility Subsidy

Warehouse facilities are crucial for improved storage and adding value to food grain produce. The scheme offers a subsidy covering 50% of the actual cost or up to ₹12.5 lakh, whichever is less, for constructing a 250-tonne capacity godown. Interested farmer producer associations or companies must submit their project proposals to the bank following the Central Government’s Rural Storage Scheme or NABARD guidelines. Eligibility is granted once the bank approves the loan. Applications for seed processing sets and godown facilities should be submitted to the Taluka Agriculture Officer’s office by the last week of July. If the number of applications exceeds the district target, beneficiaries are selected via a lottery approved by the district-level Food Security Mission Executive Committee.

Seed Processing Machinery Subsidy

Individual farmers and farmer groups can receive subsidies for seed processing machinery. A 50% subsidy or up to ₹8,000 per unit is available for purchasing man-operated drum machines. Applications for this subsidy should be submitted through the ‘MahaDBT’ portal.

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Irrigation Equipment Subsidy

Subsidies are available for various irrigation equipment such as

• HDPE pipes: 50% of the cost or ₹50 per meter
• PVC pipes: 50% of the cost or ₹35 per meter
• HDPE laminated woven flat tubes: 50% of the cost or ₹20 per meter
• General irrigation subsidy: Up to ₹15,000 per meter for one farmer

Subsidies for pump sets are as follows

• Electric pump sets: 50% of the cost or ₹10,000 for small and marginal landholders, SC/ST, and women; 40% or ₹8,000 for general beneficiaries
• Diesel pumps: Same subsidy structure as electric pump sets

Grinders, Pulverizers, and Polishers Subsidy

Subsidies are provided for grinders, pulverizers, and polishers for food grains. Beneficiaries such as SC/ST, women, and small and marginal landholders can receive 50% of the cost or up to ₹60,000. General group beneficiaries receive 40% or up to ₹50,000.

Manual Token Machine Subsidy

The scheme also supports the purchase of man-operated token machines and cycle-operated seed drills to aid in sowing pulses and conserving seeds. These subsidies include:

• Electric pump sets: 50% of the cost or ₹10,000 for small and marginal landholders, SC/ST, and women; 40% or ₹8,000 for general beneficiaries
• Diesel pumps: Same subsidy structure as electric pump sets

Small Oil Refinery Subsidy

The National Edible Oil Campaign (Galitadhya) provides subsidies for small oil mills to add value to produce. SC/ST, small and marginal landholders, and women farmers can receive 60% of the cost or up to ₹1.8 lakh. Other farmers get 50% of the cost or up to ₹1.5 lakh. Eligible mini oil mills include the Telghani Model inspected by CIPHET at Ludhiana and similar Central Institutions.

Seed Processing Project Subsidy

Under the National Food and Nutrition Security Mission Paddy Yojana, farmer producer unions and companies can benefit from seed processing projects. These entities can receive a subsidy of 50% of the actual cost. They must submit a project proposal to the bank for a loan, and upon approval, they become eligible for the subsidy.

These initiatives aim to support farmers by improving infrastructure, enhancing productivity, and ensuring better storage and processing capabilities.

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